Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 28% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Panama City (Panama) is 41% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Panama City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. (R$ 79) | R$ 43 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (R$ 37) | R$ 36 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.30 B/. (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.74 B/. (R$ 10) | R$ 5.46 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.70 B/. (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.56 B/. (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (R$ 34) | R$ 33 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.46 B/. (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 B/. (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.07 B/. (R$ 5.92) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (R$ 55) | R$ 54 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.55 B/. (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71 B/. (R$ 9) | R$ 4.92 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 71% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Panama City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,542 B/. (R$ 8,531) | R$ 4,179 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 913 B/. (R$ 5,048) | R$ 3,147 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136 B/. (R$ 750) | R$ 454 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 897 B/. (R$ 4,961) | R$ 3,518 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 587 B/. (R$ 3,246) | R$ 2,108 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 95 B/. (R$ 526) | R$ 426 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 B/. (R$ 223) | R$ 103 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 333 B/. (R$ 1,844) | R$ 2,074 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99 B/. (R$ 550) | R$ 559 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 B/. (R$ 86) | R$ 36 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.44 B/. (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 19% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Panama City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55 B/. (R$ 303) | R$ 329 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 41 B/. (R$ 226) | R$ 325 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 94 B/. (R$ 521) | R$ 588 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 96 B/. (R$ 532) | R$ 383 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 12% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Panama City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,092 B/. (R$ 122,191) | R$ 137,076 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 B/. (R$ 6) | R$ 5.52 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29 B/. (R$ 161) | R$ 202 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 B/. (R$ 43) | R$ 38 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 57% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Panama City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 B/. (R$ 42) | R$ 24 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 B/. (R$ 121) | R$ 60 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52 B/. (R$ 290) | R$ 391 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.13 B/. (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.09 B/. (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.08 B/. (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 B/. (R$ 94) | R$ 65 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 39% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Panama City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 B/. (R$ 193) | R$ 172 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (R$ 66) | R$ 78 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 B/. (R$ 251) | R$ 208 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68 B/. (R$ 378) | R$ 250 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (R$ 58) | R$ 31 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.62 B/. (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.30 B/. (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 680 B/. (R$ 3,762) | R$ 3,377 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 B/. (R$ 1.79) | R$ 1.42 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 B/. (R$ 329) | R$ 133 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.96 B/. (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 190% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 621 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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