Cost of living in Panama compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Panama | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. (Taka 1,747) | Taka 253 | + 590% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (Taka 909) | Taka 506 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.36 B/. (Taka 409) | Taka 234 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.78 B/. (Taka 217) | Taka 91 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.03 B/. (Taka 368) | Taka 150 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.47 B/. (Taka 301) | Taka 78 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 B/. (Taka 890) | Taka 476 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.03 B/. (Taka 369) | Taka 307 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.27 B/. (Taka 276) | Taka 56 | + 393% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.55 B/. (Taka 189) | Taka 407 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 B/. (Taka 1,400) | Taka 1,570 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.55 B/. (Taka 310) | Taka 136 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19 B/. (Taka 266) | Taka 72 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 198% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Panama | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,591 B/. (Taka 193,655) | Taka 40,565 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,002 B/. (Taka 121,961) | Taka 22,239 | + 448% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 153 B/. (Taka 18,663) | Taka 4,221 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,004 B/. (Taka 122,124) | Taka 50,272 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 658 B/. (Taka 80,015) | Taka 31,111 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 97 B/. (Taka 11,800) | Taka 5,000 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 B/. (Taka 5,446) | Taka 1,266 | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 280 B/. (Taka 34,088) | Taka 49,805 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 131 B/. (Taka 15,954) | Taka 15,000 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 B/. (Taka 2,273) | Taka 568 | + 301% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 B/. (Taka 1,289) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Panama | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50 B/. (Taka 6,123) | Taka 2,505 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 49 B/. (Taka 5,954) | Taka 2,407 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 110 B/. (Taka 13,329) | Taka 5,268 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 146 B/. (Taka 17,826) | Taka 4,284 | + 316% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Panama | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,370 B/. (Taka 2,965,640) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.97 B/. (Taka 118) | Taka 110 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 B/. (Taka 3,324) | Taka 2,433 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 318% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 318% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Panama | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 B/. (Taka 1,258) | Taka 250 | + 403% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 B/. (Taka 2,314) | Taka 308 | + 652% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 B/. (Taka 9,756) | Taka 1,500 | + 550% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11 B/. (Taka 1,394) | Taka 360 | + 287% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 B/. (Taka 867) | Taka 191 | + 354% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 B/. (Taka 1,036) | Taka 794 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.49 B/. (Taka 547) | Taka 158 | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.34 B/. (Taka 406) | Taka 200 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 B/. (Taka 4,843) | Taka 205 | + 2260% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Panama | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 B/. (Taka 4,349) | Taka 1,513 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 B/. (Taka 1,373) | Taka 1,024 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35 B/. (Taka 4,251) | Taka 3,000 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66 B/. (Taka 7,981) | Taka 3,597 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 B/. (Taka 2,044) | Taka 1,519 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 B/. (Taka 1,013) | Taka 253 | + 300% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.62 B/. (Taka 562) | Taka 606 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 805 B/. (Taka 97,947) | Taka 35,756 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 B/. (Taka 61) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57 B/. (Taka 6,990) | Taka 2,307 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 B/. (Taka 981) | Taka 330 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 717 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
121.691
BDT
/
PAB
Cost of living in Panama is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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