- Cost of Living
- Panama
- China
- David
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in David, Panama compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in David (Panama) is 26% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3.75 B/. (元25) | 元43 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.33 B/. (元36) | 元26 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.58 B/. (元17) | 元10 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.56 B/. (元10) | 元18 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.04 B/. (元20) | 元10 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.99 B/. (元13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.65 B/. (元31) | 元83 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.60 B/. (元18) | 元6 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.50 B/. (元17) | 元5.66 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 B/. (元13) | 元4.20 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6 B/. (元43) | 元80 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.05 B/. (元14) | 元8 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.78 B/. (元12) | 元6 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in David (Panama) is 50% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 825 B/. (元5,561) | 元3,286 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 453 B/. (元3,054) | 元2,010 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107 B/. (元721) | 元483 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 470 B/. (元3,169) | 元2,512 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 305 B/. (元2,056) | 元1,454 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34 B/. (元226) | 元100 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 B/. (元245) | 元65 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 504 B/. (元3,398) | 元10,000 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124 B/. (元837) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.50 B/. (元24) | 元38 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2.35 B/. (元16) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in David (Panama) is 2% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 B/. (元263) | 元509 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49 B/. (元330) | 元100 | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46 B/. (元308) | 元680 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45 B/. (元303) | 元1,500 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in David (Panama) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,000 B/. (元121,336) | 元175,811 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.98 B/. (元7) | 元7 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 B/. (元307) | 元147 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in David (Panama) is 51% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (元61) | 元15 | + 304% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 B/. (元44) | 元10 | + 338% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16 B/. (元106) | 元100 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 B/. (元44) | 元15 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.13 B/. (元21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.12 B/. (元28) | 元28 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.12 B/. (元14) | 元7 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.86 B/. (元13) | 元7 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.68 B/. (元38) | 元40 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in David (Panama) is 30% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13 B/. (元87) | 元100 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 B/. (元57) | 元112 | - 49% | |
| 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 | 27 B/. (元183) | 元195 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.85 B/. (元19) | 元50 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.95 B/. (元13) | 元38 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.56 B/. (元10) | 元15 | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 170 B/. (元1,146) | 元3,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25 B/. (元169) | 元168 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.72 B/. (元39) | 元40 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 75 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in David (Panama) is 18% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,998
(1,928 B/.)
in David
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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