Cost of living in Panama City, Panama vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama City (Panama) is 136% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 B/. (2,979 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 450% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (1,419 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.52 B/. (710 ₨) | 300 ₨ | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.41 B/. (285 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.81 B/. (566 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.47 B/. (497 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.73 B/. (1,154 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.15 B/. (635 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 B/. (392 ₨) | 120 ₨ | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.04 B/. (209 ₨) | 238 ₨ | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (2,079 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.22 B/. (447 ₨) | 240 ₨ | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.52 B/. (306 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 239% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 73% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,445 B/. (291,250 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 926 B/. (186,523 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106 B/. (21,299 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 965% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 914 B/. (184,134 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 608 B/. (122,423 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 81 B/. (16,398 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 B/. (8,344 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 360 B/. (72,533 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 110 B/. (22,251 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (1,432 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 B/. (1,462 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 265% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 70% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48 B/. (9,587 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36 B/. (7,255 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 B/. (15,905 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 441% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 88 B/. (17,757 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 337% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 15% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,294 B/. (3,888,086 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.67 B/. (135 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 B/. (7,358 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 B/. (2,457 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 180% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (1,802 ₨) | 536 ₨ | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 B/. (4,344 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 986% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 B/. (9,883 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 518% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.25 B/. (856 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.65 B/. (735 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 B/. (1,212 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 506% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 B/. (507 ₨) | 231 ₨ | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.50 B/. (503 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 426% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 B/. (3,244 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 549% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 86% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 B/. (6,442 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (2,374 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39 B/. (7,894 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 558% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52 B/. (10,541 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (1,981 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 230% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.98 B/. (1,004 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.79 B/. (764 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 410% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 543 B/. (109,516 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 B/. (47 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 46 B/. (9,341 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 302% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.77 B/. (1,163 ₨) | 783 ₨ | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 680 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 73% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
For example, you would need at least 348,506 ₨ (1,729 B/.) in Panama City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 201,000 ₨ in Kandy.
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