Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 11% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Panama City (Panama) is 21% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Panama City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. (860 MT) | 756 MT | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (455 MT) | 348 MT | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.62 B/. (229 MT) | 435 MT | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.71 B/. (109 MT) | 92 MT | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.28 B/. (208 MT) | 117 MT | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.45 B/. (155 MT) | 78 MT | + 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (385 MT) | 317 MT | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.46 B/. (156 MT) | 136 MT | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 B/. (141 MT) | 55 MT | + 155% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.98 B/. (62 MT) | 69 MT | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 B/. (734 MT) | 585 MT | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.61 B/. (165 MT) | 82 MT | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.27 B/. (81 MT) | 24 MT | + 242% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 23% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Panama City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,274 B/. (80,667 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 844 B/. (53,413 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 141 B/. (8,924 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 849 B/. (53,720 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 530 B/. (33,549 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 91 B/. (5,746 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 342% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 B/. (2,608 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 333 B/. (21,108 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99 B/. (6,298 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (561 MT) | 269 MT | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.57 B/. (289 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 87% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 54 B/. (3,408 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37 B/. (2,344 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97 B/. (6,159 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 86 B/. (5,468 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 14% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,092 B/. (1,398,552 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 101% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.08 B/. (68 MT) | 79 MT | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 29 B/. (1,844 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 B/. (490 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 55% | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 75% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (539 MT) | 269 MT | + 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 B/. (1,386 MT) | 568 MT | + 144% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 B/. (3,116 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (467 MT) | 313 MT | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.00 B/. (253 MT) | 173 MT | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (450 MT) | 252 MT | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.20 B/. (203 MT) | 119 MT | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.08 B/. (195 MT) | 119 MT | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 B/. (1,097 MT) | 551 MT | + 99% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 68% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Panama City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 B/. (2,278 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (809 MT) | 730 MT | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 B/. (2,869 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 105% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55 B/. (3,501 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (602 MT) | 325 MT | + 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.62 B/. (356 MT) | 197 MT | + 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.84 B/. (180 MT) | 75 MT | + 140% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 680 B/. (43,062 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 B/. (21 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 388% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (3,226 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.76 B/. (365 MT) | 127 MT | + 187% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 579 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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