- Cost of Living
- Panama
- China
- David
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in David, Panama compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in David (Panama) is 56% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3.75 B/. (26元) | 32元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.25 B/. (36元) | 26元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.06 B/. (14元) | 9元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.54 B/. (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.59 B/. (18元) | 12元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.06 B/. (14元) | 7元 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.99 B/. (28元) | 58元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.55 B/. (18元) | 7元 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 B/. (15元) | 7元 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 B/. (14元) | 5.01元 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 B/. (45元) | 60元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.05 B/. (14元) | 7元 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 B/. (16元) | 7元 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in David (Panama) is 25% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 853 B/. (5,922元) | 3,567元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 433 B/. (3,009元) | 2,125元 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61 B/. (422元) | 833元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 470 B/. (3,264元) | 2,333元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 305 B/. (2,119元) | 1,533元 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34 B/. (233元) | 300元 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 B/. (260元) | 78元 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 504 B/. (3,501元) | 8,000元 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124 B/. (863元) | 2,000元 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.50 B/. (24元) | 44元 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2.67 B/. (19元) | 50元 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in David (Panama) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 B/. (271元) | 467元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49 B/. (340元) | 250元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46 B/. (317元) | 553元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45 B/. (313元) | 950元 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in David (Panama) is 34% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,000 B/. (125,005元) | 155,000元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.96 B/. (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 B/. (316元) | 138元 | + 130% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in David (Panama) is 50% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (63元) | 15元 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.88 B/. (27元) | 10元 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 18 B/. (122元) | 100元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 B/. (45元) | 15元 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.13 B/. (22元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.08 B/. (28元) | 28元 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.12 B/. (15元) | 7元 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.86 B/. (13元) | 7元 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.33 B/. (37元) | 40元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in David (Panama) is 11% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17 B/. (115元) | 100元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 B/. (59元) | 112元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 120元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28 B/. (197元) | 195元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.85 B/. (20元) | 50元 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.13 B/. (15元) | 38元 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.17 B/. (8元) | 15元 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25 B/. (174元) | 168元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.86 B/. (34元) | 40元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 107 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
PAB
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Cost of living in David (Panama) is 26% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,093元
(2,173 B/.)
in David
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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