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Cost of living in Panama City, Panama vs Geneva, Switzerland
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama City (Panama) is 53% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 B/. (CHF 15) | CHF 28 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 B/. (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.47 B/. (CHF 4.44) | CHF 17 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.80 B/. (CHF 1.79) | CHF 1.72 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.68 B/. (CHF 2.67) | CHF 9 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.87 B/. (CHF 2.85) | CHF 4.56 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.12 B/. (CHF 5.10) | CHF 10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.50 B/. (CHF 3.48) | CHF 5.06 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.67 B/. (CHF 2.66) | CHF 3.70 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.96 B/. (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.30 B/. (CHF 2.28) | CHF 2.67 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.16 B/. (CHF 1.15) | CHF 3.26 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,513 B/. (CHF 1,505) | CHF 3,201 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 939 B/. (CHF 935) | CHF 2,520 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133 B/. (CHF 133) | CHF 182 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,059 B/. (CHF 1,053) | CHF 1,792 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 658 B/. (CHF 654) | CHF 1,343 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100 B/. (CHF 99) | CHF 163 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 B/. (CHF 32) | CHF 49 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 366 B/. (CHF 364) | CHF 715 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 108 B/. (CHF 107) | CHF 126 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 B/. (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.79 B/. (CHF 5.76) | CHF 24 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 35% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59 B/. (CHF 58) | CHF 116 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35 B/. (CHF 34) | CHF 43 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 81 B/. (CHF 80) | CHF 116 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84 B/. (CHF 84) | CHF 183 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 40% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,288 B/. (CHF 22,175) | CHF 26,629 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.80 B/. (CHF 0.79) | CHF 1.71 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 B/. (CHF 35) | CHF 61 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 B/. (CHF 16) | CHF 36 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 28% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.83 B/. (CHF 5.80) | CHF 12 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 B/. (CHF 30) | CHF 29 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 44 B/. (CHF 44) | CHF 122 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 B/. (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.59 B/. (CHF 4.57) | CHF 4.41 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.95 B/. (CHF 5.92) | CHF 4.77 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.14 B/. (CHF 3.12) | CHF 3.52 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.26 B/. (CHF 3.24) | CHF 3.79 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 B/. (CHF 17) | CHF 37 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 43% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 44 B/. (CHF 44) | CHF 74 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 B/. (CHF 14) | CHF 36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 B/. (CHF 45) | CHF 141 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 63 B/. (CHF 63) | CHF 109 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 B/. (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.69 B/. (CHF 4.67) | CHF 5.22 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.22 B/. (CHF 3.20) | CHF 7 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 598 B/. (CHF 595) | CHF 588 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 B/. (CHF 0.23) | CHF 0.57 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 B/. (CHF 50) | CHF 91 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.69 B/. (CHF 5.67) | CHF 8 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2019.
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