- Cost of Living
- Panama
- China
- David
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in David, Panama compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in David (Panama) is 39% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3.75 B/. (元24) | 元26 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.25 B/. (元33) | 元25 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.06 B/. (元13) | 元8 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.54 B/. (元10) | 元15 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.59 B/. (元16) | 元9 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.06 B/. (元13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.99 B/. (元25) | 元83 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.55 B/. (元16) | 元6 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 B/. (元14) | 元5.66 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 B/. (元13) | 元4.00 | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 B/. (元41) | 元80 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.05 B/. (元13) | 元8 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 B/. (元14) | 元6 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in David (Panama) is 43% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 853 B/. (元5,364) | 元3,286 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 433 B/. (元2,726) | 元2,010 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61 B/. (元383) | 元483 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 470 B/. (元2,956) | 元2,375 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 305 B/. (元1,919) | 元1,454 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34 B/. (元211) | 元100 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 B/. (元236) | 元65 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 504 B/. (元3,171) | 元10,000 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124 B/. (元781) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.50 B/. (元22) | 元38 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2.67 B/. (元17) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in David (Panama) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 B/. (元245) | 元509 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49 B/. (元308) | 元100 | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46 B/. (元287) | 元680 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45 B/. (元283) | 元1,500 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in David (Panama) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,000 B/. (元113,216) | 元183,333 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.98 B/. (元6) | 元7 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 B/. (元286) | 元117 | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in David (Panama) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (元57) | 元15 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.88 B/. (元24) | 元10 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16 B/. (元99) | 元100 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 B/. (元41) | 元15 | + 173% | |
| 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 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.12 B/. (元13) | 元7 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.86 B/. (元12) | 元7 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.33 B/. (元34) | 元40 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in David (Panama) is 17% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14 B/. (元86) | 元100 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 B/. (元53) | 元112 | - 52% | |
| 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178) | 元195 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.85 B/. (元18) | 元50 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.13 B/. (元13) | 元38 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.17 B/. (元7) | 元15 | - 52% | |
| 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157) | 元168 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.86 B/. (元31) | 元40 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.290
CNY
/
PAB
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Cost of living in David (Panama) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,218
(2,101 B/.)
in David
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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