Cost of living in Panama City, Panama vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Panama City (Panama) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 B/. (50 zł) | 26 zł | + 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.07 B/. (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.42 B/. (5.27 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.87 B/. (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.71 B/. (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.22 B/. (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 224% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 B/. (7 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 222% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.04 B/. (3.86 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (36 zł) | 27 zł | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.22 B/. (8 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.61 B/. (5.97 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 124% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,323 B/. (4,921 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 911 B/. (3,389 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 112 B/. (417 zł) | 471 zł | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 955 B/. (3,551 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 653 B/. (2,430 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 96 B/. (358 zł) | 280 zł | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 B/. (153 zł) | 47 zł | + 223% | |
40” flat screen tv | 401 B/. (1,490 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124 B/. (463 zł) | 403 zł | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 B/. (24 zł) | 21 zł | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.98 B/. (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 29% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48 B/. (178 zł) | 246 zł | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 34 B/. (127 zł) | 118 zł | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 69 B/. (256 zł) | 310 zł | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80 B/. (296 zł) | 350 zł | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,059 B/. (70,881 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.67 B/. (2.49 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 37 B/. (136 zł) | 94 zł | + 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 B/. (45 zł) | 26 zł | + 77% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 114% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 B/. (86 zł) | 28 zł | + 212% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47 B/. (174 zł) | 101 zł | + 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.39 B/. (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.60 B/. (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.71 B/. (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 121% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.25 B/. (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.57 B/. (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 B/. (57 zł) | 36 zł | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 53% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 B/. (120 zł) | 68 zł | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (44 zł) | 54 zł | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 B/. (167 zł) | 133 zł | + 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55 B/. (204 zł) | 138 zł | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.84 B/. (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 115% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.83 B/. (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 519 B/. (1,929 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 B/. (0.88 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 197% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 B/. (177 zł) | 119 zł | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.49 B/. (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 48% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,866 zł (3,728 B/.) in Panama City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,400 zł in Łódź.
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