- Cost of Living
- Panama
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Panama compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 B/. (R$ 47) | R$ 28 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6 B/. (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.81 B/. (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.62 B/. (R$ 6) | R$ 3.27 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.92 B/. (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.20 B/. (R$ 13) | R$ 4.81 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.68 B/. (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.51 B/. (R$ 18) | R$ 5.65 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 B/. (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.87 B/. (R$ 3.40) | R$ 4.55 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 B/. (R$ 34) | R$ 40 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.23 B/. (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.62 B/. (R$ 6) | R$ 3.25 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,595 B/. (R$ 6,251) | R$ 3,159 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,004 B/. (R$ 3,932) | R$ 1,958 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 147 B/. (R$ 575) | R$ 584 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 988 B/. (R$ 3,870) | R$ 2,165 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 587 B/. (R$ 2,300) | R$ 1,367 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 108 B/. (R$ 425) | R$ 421 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 B/. (R$ 121) | R$ 83 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350 B/. (R$ 1,371) | R$ 1,727 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95 B/. (R$ 373) | R$ 425 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.18 B/. (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67 B/. (R$ 264) | R$ 206 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 39 B/. (R$ 152) | R$ 181 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82 B/. (R$ 323) | R$ 333 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97 B/. (R$ 381) | R$ 256 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,119 B/. (R$ 78,828) | R$ 87,275 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.80 B/. (R$ 3.13) | R$ 4.33 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 B/. (R$ 142) | R$ 203 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.19 B/. (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 B/. (R$ 111) | R$ 47 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 41 B/. (R$ 159) | R$ 235 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 B/. (R$ 32) | R$ 18 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.51 B/. (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.59 B/. (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.28 B/. (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.86 B/. (R$ 11) | R$ 4.08 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 B/. (R$ 50) | R$ 40 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 B/. (R$ 195) | R$ 95 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (R$ 47) | R$ 51 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 104 B/. (R$ 406) | R$ 179 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71 B/. (R$ 279) | R$ 179 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 B/. (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.03 B/. (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.06 B/. (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 586 B/. (R$ 2,294) | R$ 2,723 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 58 B/. (R$ 227) | R$ 116 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.30 B/. (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.918
BRL
/
PAB
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Cost of living in Panama is 29% more expensive than in Brazil
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