Cost of living in Panama compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 B/. (Rp 260,118) | Rp 44,863 | + 480% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (Rp 115,945) | Rp 54,330 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.47 B/. (Rp 66,859) | Rp 27,591 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69 B/. (Rp 25,233) | Rp 19,917 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.82 B/. (Rp 42,289) | Rp 25,297 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.47 B/. (Rp 37,028) | Rp 18,627 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 B/. (Rp 120,235) | Rp 55,732 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.85 B/. (Rp 42,695) | Rp 43,429 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.19 B/. (Rp 32,764) | Rp 21,967 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.49 B/. (Rp 22,342) | Rp 34,412 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 B/. (Rp 275,389) | Rp 337,317 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.45 B/. (Rp 36,694) | Rp 22,207 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.63 B/. (Rp 24,381) | Rp 17,971 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,384 B/. (Rp 20,716,647) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 920 B/. (Rp 13,775,464) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136 B/. (Rp 2,034,339) | Rp 528,780 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 995 B/. (Rp 14,894,677) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 850 B/. (Rp 12,719,404) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 B/. (Rp 1,193,623) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 B/. (Rp 676,854) | Rp 410,662 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 332 B/. (Rp 4,964,533) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 96 B/. (Rp 1,439,355) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (Rp 111,280) | Rp 56,742 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.23 B/. (Rp 78,371) | Rp 77,300 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47 B/. (Rp 701,673) | Rp 624,572 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31 B/. (Rp 462,905) | Rp 443,680 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 91 B/. (Rp 1,361,809) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 93 B/. (Rp 1,387,600) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,199 B/. (Rp 332,368,288) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 B/. (Rp 18,834) | Rp 12,273 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 B/. (Rp 533,513) | Rp 150,291 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 175% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (Rp 139,134) | Rp 36,367 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 B/. (Rp 348,007) | Rp 60,467 | + 476% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47 B/. (Rp 703,534) | Rp 351,050 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (Rp 109,767) | Rp 130,123 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.80 B/. (Rp 56,915) | Rp 21,655 | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (Rp 109,868) | Rp 34,558 | + 218% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.71 B/. (Rp 55,616) | Rp 30,035 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.41 B/. (Rp 51,128) | Rp 15,580 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 B/. (Rp 246,689) | Rp 88,350 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34 B/. (Rp 513,776) | Rp 216,012 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 B/. (Rp 221,401) | Rp 104,481 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33 B/. (Rp 493,481) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54 B/. (Rp 810,186) | Rp 383,761 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 B/. (Rp 166,949) | Rp 162,937 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 B/. (Rp 83,293) | Rp 36,298 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.67 B/. (Rp 39,999) | Rp 40,791 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 590 B/. (Rp 8,833,689) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 B/. (Rp 5,873) | Rp 2,029 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (Rp 769,446) | Rp 496,553 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.73 B/. (Rp 85,740) | Rp 35,528 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
14972.354
IDR
/
PAB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,364 prices entered by 175 different people.
Cost of living in Panama is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 217% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Indonesia