Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 6% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Panama City (Panama) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Panama City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. (254 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (134 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.62 B/. (68 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.71 B/. (32 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 3.28 B/. (61 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.45 B/. (46 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (114 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.46 B/. (46 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 B/. (42 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.98 B/. (18 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 B/. (217 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.61 B/. (49 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 149% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.27 B/. (24 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Panama City (Panama) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,274 B/. (23,845 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 844 B/. (15,789 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 141 B/. (2,638 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 849 B/. (15,879 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 530 B/. (9,917 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 91 B/. (1,698 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 B/. (771 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 333 B/. (6,240 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99 B/. (1,862 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (166 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.57 B/. (86 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 54 B/. (1,007 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37 B/. (693 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97 B/. (1,821 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 86 B/. (1,616 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,092 B/. (413,406 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.08 B/. (20 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 29 B/. (545 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 B/. (145 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (159 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 B/. (410 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 B/. (921 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (138 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.00 B/. (75 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (133 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.20 B/. (60 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.08 B/. (58 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 B/. (324 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 6% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Panama City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 B/. (673 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (239 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 B/. (848 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55 B/. (1,035 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (178 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.62 B/. (105 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.84 B/. (53 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 680 B/. (12,729 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 B/. (6 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (954 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 101% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.76 B/. (108 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 458 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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