- Cost of Living
- Panama
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Panama compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 B/. (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6 B/. (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.42 B/. (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.53 B/. (R$ 5.76) | R$ 3.18 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.62 B/. (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.83 B/. (R$ 11) | R$ 4.69 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 B/. (R$ 26) | R$ 14 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.23 B/. (R$ 12) | R$ 5.67 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.45 B/. (R$ 5.46) | R$ 3.49 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.88 B/. (R$ 3.33) | R$ 4.53 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (R$ 37) | R$ 40 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.13 B/. (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.52 B/. (R$ 5.72) | R$ 3.24 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,492 B/. (R$ 5,621) | R$ 3,165 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 926 B/. (R$ 3,490) | R$ 1,975 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 164 B/. (R$ 619) | R$ 535 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,109 B/. (R$ 4,180) | R$ 2,050 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 681 B/. (R$ 2,565) | R$ 1,283 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 123 B/. (R$ 465) | R$ 402 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 B/. (R$ 126) | R$ 84 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 329 B/. (R$ 1,242) | R$ 1,743 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 78 B/. (R$ 295) | R$ 432 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 B/. (R$ 49) | R$ 21 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.02 B/. (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 54 B/. (R$ 205) | R$ 212 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36 B/. (R$ 135) | R$ 184 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74 B/. (R$ 280) | R$ 333 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100 B/. (R$ 376) | R$ 256 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,091 B/. (R$ 68,172) | R$ 84,958 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.78 B/. (R$ 2.94) | R$ 4.06 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33 B/. (R$ 126) | R$ 198 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 B/. (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 B/. (R$ 38) | R$ 45 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42 B/. (R$ 158) | R$ 232 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 B/. (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.81 B/. (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.93 B/. (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.38 B/. (R$ 13) | R$ 5.98 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.42 B/. (R$ 9) | R$ 4.11 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 B/. (R$ 40) | R$ 38 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 B/. (R$ 150) | R$ 98 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 B/. (R$ 42) | R$ 50 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86 B/. (R$ 323) | R$ 201 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69 B/. (R$ 259) | R$ 175 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 B/. (R$ 33) | R$ 24 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.37 B/. (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.81 B/. (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 630 B/. (R$ 2,374) | R$ 2,854 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 B/. (R$ 0.56) | R$ 1.18 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 B/. (R$ 227) | R$ 130 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.04 B/. (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.768
BRL
/
PAB
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Cost of living in Panama is 15% more expensive than in Brazil
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