- Cost of Living
- Panama
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Panama compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 B/. (R$ 44) | R$ 29 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6 B/. (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.57 B/. (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.62 B/. (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.58 B/. (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.81 B/. (R$ 11) | R$ 4.59 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.68 B/. (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.51 B/. (R$ 18) | R$ 5.60 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 B/. (R$ 8) | R$ 3.33 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.94 B/. (R$ 3.84) | R$ 4.60 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 B/. (R$ 37) | R$ 40 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.23 B/. (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.62 B/. (R$ 7) | R$ 3.24 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,627 B/. (R$ 6,652) | R$ 3,124 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 961 B/. (R$ 3,930) | R$ 1,944 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 122 B/. (R$ 501) | R$ 567 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 985 B/. (R$ 4,027) | R$ 2,088 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 585 B/. (R$ 2,392) | R$ 1,311 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 108 B/. (R$ 443) | R$ 404 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 B/. (R$ 127) | R$ 84 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 327 B/. (R$ 1,338) | R$ 1,740 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95 B/. (R$ 389) | R$ 430 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (R$ 38) | R$ 21 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.02 B/. (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 58 B/. (R$ 237) | R$ 203 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 39 B/. (R$ 159) | R$ 183 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82 B/. (R$ 337) | R$ 328 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 102 B/. (R$ 417) | R$ 256 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,364 B/. (R$ 79,167) | R$ 85,528 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.79 B/. (R$ 3.22) | R$ 4.21 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34 B/. (R$ 141) | R$ 201 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.19 B/. (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 B/. (R$ 135) | R$ 45 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 44 B/. (R$ 181) | R$ 232 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 B/. (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.64 B/. (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.59 B/. (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.17 B/. (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.86 B/. (R$ 12) | R$ 3.99 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 B/. (R$ 50) | R$ 38 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 52 B/. (R$ 211) | R$ 97 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (R$ 49) | R$ 50 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 104 B/. (R$ 424) | R$ 178 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67 B/. (R$ 274) | R$ 173 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 B/. (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.67 B/. (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.23 B/. (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 583 B/. (R$ 2,384) | R$ 2,758 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 B/. (R$ 246) | R$ 124 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.21 B/. (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.088
BRL
/
PAB
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Cost of living in Panama is 33% more expensive than in Brazil
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