Cost of living in Colón (Panama) is 17% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Colón (Panama) is 9% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colón (Panama) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 14 B/. (C$18) | C$17 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 8 B/. (C$9) | C$12 | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 2.76 B/. (C$3.46) | C$7 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1.78 B/. (C$2.24) | C$2.43 | 8% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.24 B/. (C$4.07) | C$3.97 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3.21 B/. (C$4.02) | C$2.82 | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5.52 B/. (C$7) | C$13 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.65 B/. (C$3.32) | C$3.21 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.40 B/. (C$7) | C$1.89 | 259% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 0.76 B/. (C$0.96) | C$3.29 | 71% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 7 B/. (C$9) | C$19 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.24 B/. (C$2.81) | C$2.64 | 7% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.75 B/. (C$2.20) | C$2.63 | 16% |
| Housing in Colón (Panama) is 20% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,388 B/. (C$1,740) | C$1,961 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 645 B/. (C$808) | C$1,723 | 53% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 348 B/. (C$436) | C$209 | 109% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,025 B/. (C$1,286) | C$1,579 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 536 B/. (C$672) | C$1,147 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 119 B/. (C$149) | C$78 | 91% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 33 B/. (C$41) | C$64 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 340 B/. (C$426) | C$464 | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 94 B/. (C$118) | C$152 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 5.78 B/. (C$7) | C$13 | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 7 B/. (C$9) | C$25 | 65% |
| Clothes in Colón (Panama) is 19% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 60 B/. (C$76) | C$72 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 49 B/. (C$62) | C$83 | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 78 B/. (C$97) | C$122 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 81 B/. (C$102) | C$129 | 21% |
| Transportation in Colón (Panama) is 19% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 18,737 B/. (C$23,494) | C$21,915 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 0.80 B/. (C$1.00) | C$1.24 | 19% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 37 B/. (C$46) | C$67 | 30% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | C$23 | - |
| Personal Care in Colón (Panama) is 7% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 14 B/. (C$18) | C$11 | 62% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 31 B/. (C$39) | C$21 | 86% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 60 B/. (C$75) | C$103 | 27% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 7 B/. (C$9) | C$8 | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 5.09 B/. (C$6) | C$5.11 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 6.00 B/. (C$8) | C$7 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 3.09 B/. (C$3.87) | C$5.33 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 1.41 B/. (C$1.76) | C$2.48 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 10 B/. (C$12) | C$25 | 51% |
| Entertainment in Colón (Panama) is 31% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 12 B/. (C$15) | C$52 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 13 B/. (C$16) | C$26 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | C$124 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 51 B/. (C$64) | C$87 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 7 B/. (C$9) | C$9 | 7% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 3.92 B/. (C$4.92) | C$5.39 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 3.50 B/. (C$4.39) | C$7 | 37% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 465 B/. (C$583) | C$610 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.25 B/. (C$0.31) | C$0.40 | 22% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 37 B/. (C$46) | C$54 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 4.53 B/. (C$5.68) | C$12 | 51% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,050 (4,027 B/.) in Colón.