Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 50% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 196% | |||
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Food in Panama City (Panama) is 196% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Panama City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. (28,527 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 531% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (15,093 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 181% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.62 B/. (7,605 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.71 B/. (3,601 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.28 B/. (6,892 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.45 B/. (5,152 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 283% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (12,756 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.46 B/. (5,171 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 315% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 B/. (4,668 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 251% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.98 B/. (2,048 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 101% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 B/. (24,347 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.61 B/. (5,488 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 384% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.27 B/. (2,675 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 108% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 5% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Panama City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,274 B/. (2,676,016 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 844 B/. (1,771,925 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 305% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 141 B/. (296,053 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 629% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 849 B/. (1,782,081 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 530 B/. (1,112,948 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 456% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 91 B/. (190,610 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 535% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 B/. (86,528 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 293% | |
40” flat screen tv | 333 B/. (700,248 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 104% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99 B/. (208,918 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (18,611 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 210% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.57 B/. (9,600 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 28% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 54 B/. (113,041 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 217% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37 B/. (77,775 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97 B/. (204,316 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 521% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 86 B/. (181,404 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 159% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 23% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,092 B/. (46,395,206 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.08 B/. (2,268 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 166% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 29 B/. (61,165 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 B/. (16,260 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 58% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (17,888 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1018% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 B/. (45,985 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 B/. (103,366 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (15,479 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.00 B/. (8,399 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (14,917 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.20 B/. (6,722 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 236% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.08 B/. (6,475 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 548% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 B/. (36,380 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 593% | |
Entertainment | + 188% | |||
Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 188% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Panama City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 B/. (75,575 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 278% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (26,826 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 314% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 B/. (95,169 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55 B/. (116,158 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 165% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (19,957 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 288% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.62 B/. (11,794 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 288% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.84 B/. (5,962 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 232% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 680 B/. (1,428,521 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 104% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 B/. (681 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 581% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (107,022 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.76 B/. (12,103 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 244% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |
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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