Cost of living in Colón (Panama) is 9% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
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| Food in Colón (Panama) is 22% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colón (Panama) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 14 B/. (€12) | €9 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 8 B/. (€6) | €5.45 | 14% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 2.76 B/. (€2.29) | €3.75 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1.78 B/. (€1.48) | €1.23 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.24 B/. (€2.69) | €3.25 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3.21 B/. (€2.66) | €1.35 | 97% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5.52 B/. (€4.59) | €4.12 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.65 B/. (€2.20) | €1.36 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.40 B/. (€4.49) | €0.68 | 555% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 0.76 B/. (€0.63) | €1.14 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 7 B/. (€5.81) | €8 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.24 B/. (€1.86) | €2.02 | 8% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.75 B/. (€1.46) | €0.90 | 61% |
| Housing in Colón (Panama) is 86% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,388 B/. (€1,153) | €426 | 171% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 645 B/. (€535) | €302 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 348 B/. (€289) | €122 | 137% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,025 B/. (€851) | €316 | 170% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 536 B/. (€445) | €245 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 119 B/. (€99) | €94 | 5% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 33 B/. (€27) | €21 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 340 B/. (€282) | €351 | 19% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 94 B/. (€78) | €71 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 5.78 B/. (€4.80) | €10 | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 7 B/. (€5.81) | €5.67 | 3% |
| Clothes in Colón (Panama) is 12% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 60 B/. (€50) | €83 | 39% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 49 B/. (€41) | €40 | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 78 B/. (€64) | €70 | 8% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 81 B/. (€68) | €71 | 5% |
| Transportation in Colón (Panama) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 18,737 B/. (€15,559) | €23,202 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 0.80 B/. (€0.66) | €1.57 | 58% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 37 B/. (€31) | €39 | 22% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Colón (Panama) is 76% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 14 B/. (€12) | €3.23 | 260% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 31 B/. (€26) | €5.59 | 361% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 60 B/. (€50) | €32 | 56% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 7 B/. (€5.81) | €3.88 | 50% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 5.09 B/. (€4.23) | €3.80 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 6.00 B/. (€4.98) | €3.50 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 3.09 B/. (€2.57) | €1.53 | 68% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 1.41 B/. (€1.17) | €1.83 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 10 B/. (€8) | €11 | 25% |
| Entertainment in Colón (Panama) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 12 B/. (€10) | €22 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 13 B/. (€11) | €15 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | €38 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 51 B/. (€42) | €46 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 7 B/. (€5.81) | €7 | 16% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 3.92 B/. (€3.26) | €3.40 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 3.50 B/. (€2.91) | €3.22 | 10% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 465 B/. (€386) | €792 | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.25 B/. (€0.21) | €0.24 | 13% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 37 B/. (€31) | €38 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 4.53 B/. (€3.76) | €4.08 | 8% |
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For example, you would need at least €1,531 (1,843 B/.) in Colón to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.