Cost of living in Panama compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 100% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 B/. (4,853 KZT) | 2,511 KZT | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (2,877 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.65 B/. (1,108 KZT) | 798 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.40 B/. (586 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.77 B/. (1,156 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.60 B/. (1,087 KZT) | 668 KZT | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.99 B/. (2,500 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.92 B/. (1,218 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03 B/. (849 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 363% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.02 B/. (426 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (4,035 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.20 B/. (918 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.64 B/. (685 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 421% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 125% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,285 B/. (536,913 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 919 B/. (383,761 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109 B/. (45,649 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 856 B/. (357,513 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 673 B/. (280,939 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 79 B/. (33,077 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 B/. (16,744 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 389 B/. (162,533 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 101 B/. (42,153 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 B/. (3,162 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.37 B/. (2,244 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 44 B/. (18,476 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 38 B/. (15,745 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68 B/. (28,233 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 78 B/. (32,494 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 92% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,866 B/. (8,716,299 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.70 B/. (293 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44 B/. (18,264 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 135% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 B/. (4,713 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 B/. (8,083 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 358% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 B/. (15,254 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.83 B/. (1,599 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.02 B/. (1,264 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.59 B/. (2,337 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.62 B/. (1,095 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.90 B/. (1,211 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 B/. (5,988 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 46% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 B/. (12,392 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (4,921 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39 B/. (16,221 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54 B/. (22,506 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 B/. (3,755 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.62 B/. (1,930 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.92 B/. (1,637 KZT) | 774 KZT | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 537 B/. (224,456 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34 B/. (141 KZT) | 63 KZT | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 46 B/. (19,284 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.35 B/. (2,236 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
417.733
KZT
/
PAB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,021 prices entered by 184 different people.
Cost of living in Panama is 89% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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