Cost of living in Colón, Panama vs Lille, France
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Colón (Panama) is 12% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. (€12) | €15 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.76 B/. (€2.27) | €5.83 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.78 B/. (€1.47) | €1.12 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.24 B/. (€2.67) | €3.32 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.21 B/. (€2.64) | €1.98 | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.52 B/. (€4.55) | €7 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.65 B/. (€2.18) | €1.94 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.40 B/. (€4.45) | €1.79 | + 148% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.76 B/. (€0.63) | €2.25 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 B/. (€5.77) | €6 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.24 B/. (€1.85) | €1.70 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.75 B/. (€1.45) | €1.06 | + 36% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Colón (Panama) is 5% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,388 B/. (€1,144) | €1,120 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 645 B/. (€532) | €841 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348 B/. (€287) | €118 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,025 B/. (€845) | €657 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 536 B/. (€442) | €543 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 119 B/. (€98) | €75 | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 B/. (€27) | €28 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | 340 B/. (€280) | €322 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 94 B/. (€77) | €91 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.78 B/. (€4.76) | €10 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 B/. (€5.77) | €13 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Colón (Panama) is 17% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60 B/. (€50) | €92 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 49 B/. (€41) | €37 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 78 B/. (€64) | €89 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 81 B/. (€67) | €90 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Colón (Panama) is 38% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,737 B/. (€15,445) | €22,770 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.80 B/. (€0.66) | €1.41 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 37 B/. (€30) | €51 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Colón (Panama) is 66% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 B/. (€12) | €5.32 | + 117% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 B/. (€26) | €4.13 | + 518% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 B/. (€49) | €24 | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (€5.77) | €3.81 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.09 B/. (€4.20) | €3.42 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00 B/. (€4.95) | €3.93 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.09 B/. (€2.55) | €1.60 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.41 B/. (€1.16) | €2.23 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 B/. (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Colón (Panama) is 30% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12 B/. (€10) | €37 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51 B/. (€42) | €47 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7 B/. (€5.77) | €8 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.92 B/. (€3.23) | €3.07 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50 B/. (€2.89) | €5.26 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 465 B/. (€383) | €441 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 B/. (€0.21) | €0.22 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 37 B/. (€30) | €35 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.53 B/. (€3.73) | €7 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colón (Panama) is 14% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Lille you would need to make just about €3,089 (3,747 B/.) in Colón.
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