Cost of living in Panama compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 B/. (Rp 241,839) | Rp 60,964 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (Rp 123,250) | Rp 58,663 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.00 B/. (Rp 49,618) | Rp 32,593 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.77 B/. (Rp 29,234) | Rp 24,589 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.61 B/. (Rp 43,119) | Rp 31,337 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.47 B/. (Rp 40,847) | Rp 14,750 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (Rp 99,541) | Rp 72,901 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.32 B/. (Rp 54,908) | Rp 45,403 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.27 B/. (Rp 37,450) | Rp 22,376 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.39 B/. (Rp 22,958) | Rp 32,966 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 B/. (Rp 154,113) | Rp 344,694 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.29 B/. (Rp 37,845) | Rp 18,943 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19 B/. (Rp 36,145) | Rp 15,178 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,470 B/. (Rp 24,291,610) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 969 B/. (Rp 16,017,677) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 126 B/. (Rp 2,089,734) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 921 B/. (Rp 15,213,890) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 607 B/. (Rp 10,031,478) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 97 B/. (Rp 1,602,574) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44 B/. (Rp 725,206) | Rp 378,883 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 280 B/. (Rp 4,629,646) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 131 B/. (Rp 2,166,769) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 B/. (Rp 358,482) | Rp 91,402 | + 292% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 B/. (Rp 187,942) | Rp 80,207 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 44 B/. (Rp 719,881) | Rp 759,724 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 49 B/. (Rp 808,628) | Rp 458,661 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 110 B/. (Rp 1,819,061) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 146 B/. (Rp 2,420,996) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,370 B/. (Rp 402,782,648) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.97 B/. (Rp 16,044) | Rp 12,092 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 B/. (Rp 451,518) | Rp 199,904 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 314% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 314% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 B/. (Rp 170,846) | Rp 22,456 | + 661% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 B/. (Rp 314,248) | Rp 96,147 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 63 B/. (Rp 1,046,301) | Rp 275,446 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11 B/. (Rp 189,289) | Rp 66,604 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 B/. (Rp 117,756) | Rp 26,592 | + 343% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 B/. (Rp 140,763) | Rp 33,023 | + 326% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.49 B/. (Rp 74,231) | Rp 27,953 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.34 B/. (Rp 55,160) | Rp 12,305 | + 348% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 B/. (Rp 744,793) | Rp 84,361 | + 783% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 151% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Panama | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 B/. (Rp 590,652) | Rp 261,890 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 B/. (Rp 186,522) | Rp 104,570 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35 B/. (Rp 577,354) | Rp 496,791 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66 B/. (Rp 1,083,958) | Rp 379,769 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 B/. (Rp 277,626) | Rp 149,637 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 B/. (Rp 137,540) | Rp 38,584 | + 256% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.62 B/. (Rp 76,292) | Rp 50,891 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 805 B/. (Rp 13,302,770) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 B/. (Rp 8,264) | Rp 2,388 | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57 B/. (Rp 949,375) | Rp 433,566 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 B/. (Rp 133,170) | Rp 42,636 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 829 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Panama is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia
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