- Cost of Living
- Panama
- China
- David
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in David, Panama compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in David (Panama) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3.75 B/. (元24) | 元32 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.25 B/. (元34) | 元26 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.06 B/. (元13) | 元9 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.54 B/. (元10) | 元13 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.59 B/. (元17) | 元11 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.06 B/. (元13) | 元9 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.99 B/. (元26) | 元58 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.55 B/. (元16) | 元8 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 B/. (元14) | 元8 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 B/. (元13) | 元4.75 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 B/. (元42) | 元50 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.05 B/. (元13) | 元8 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 B/. (元15) | 元6 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in David (Panama) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 853 B/. (元5,498) | 元3,567 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 433 B/. (元2,794) | 元2,125 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61 B/. (元392) | 元833 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 470 B/. (元3,030) | 元2,333 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 305 B/. (元1,967) | 元1,533 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34 B/. (元216) | 元300 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 B/. (元242) | 元78 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 504 B/. (元3,250) | 元8,000 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124 B/. (元801) | 元2,000 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.50 B/. (元23) | 元44 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2.67 B/. (元17) | 元50 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in David (Panama) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 B/. (元251) | 元467 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49 B/. (元316) | 元250 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46 B/. (元294) | 元553 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45 B/. (元290) | 元950 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in David (Panama) is 24% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,000 B/. (元116,044) | 元155,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.98 B/. (元6) | 元7 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 B/. (元293) | 元138 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in David (Panama) is 40% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (元58) | 元15 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.88 B/. (元25) | 元10 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16 B/. (元101) | 元100 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 B/. (元42) | 元15 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.13 B/. (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.08 B/. (元26) | 元28 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.12 B/. (元14) | 元7 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.86 B/. (元12) | 元7 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.33 B/. (元34) | 元40 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in David (Panama) is 17% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14 B/. (元88) | 元100 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 B/. (元55) | 元112 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28 B/. (元183) | 元195 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.85 B/. (元18) | 元50 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.13 B/. (元14) | 元38 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.17 B/. (元8) | 元15 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25 B/. (元161) | 元168 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.86 B/. (元31) | 元40 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.447
CNY
/
PAB
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Cost of living in David (Panama) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,682
(1,812 B/.)
in David
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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