Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 32% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Panama City (Panama) is 74% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Panama City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. (61,007 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 205% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (32,277 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.62 B/. (16,265 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.71 B/. (7,700 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 3.28 B/. (14,740 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.45 B/. (11,019 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (27,280 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.46 B/. (11,059 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 B/. (9,983 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.98 B/. (4,379 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 B/. (52,068 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 160% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.61 B/. (11,737 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 389% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.27 B/. (5,721 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 91% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 36% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Panama City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,274 B/. (5,722,870 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 472% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 844 B/. (3,789,400 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 374% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 141 B/. (633,133 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 849 B/. (3,811,119 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 530 B/. (2,380,125 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 91 B/. (407,635 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 B/. (185,047 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 333 B/. (1,497,535 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99 B/. (446,788 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (39,800 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 431% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.57 B/. (20,531 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 54 B/. (241,747 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37 B/. (166,327 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97 B/. (436,945 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 86 B/. (387,946 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,092 B/. (99,219,764 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.08 B/. (4,849 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 29 B/. (130,806 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 B/. (34,773 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Panama City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (38,254 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 B/. (98,342 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 B/. (221,056 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (33,103 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.00 B/. (17,962 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (31,901 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.20 B/. (14,375 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.08 B/. (13,848 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 B/. (77,802 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 30% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Panama City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 B/. (161,622 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (57,369 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 B/. (203,527 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55 B/. (248,412 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 610% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (42,679 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.62 B/. (25,222 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 531% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.84 B/. (12,750 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 325% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 680 B/. (3,055,004 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 B/. (1,456 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (228,876 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.76 B/. (25,884 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 763% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 457 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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