Cost of living in Panama compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 169% | |||
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Food in Panama is 169% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Panama | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 B/. (8,236 KZT) | 2,971 KZT | + 177% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (3,505 KZT) | 2,013 KZT | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.67 B/. (1,754 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.73 B/. (828 KZT) | 323 KZT | + 156% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.88 B/. (1,373 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.39 B/. (1,142 KZT) | 666 KZT | + 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 B/. (3,561 KZT) | 1,316 KZT | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 B/. (1,312 KZT) | 549 KZT | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39 B/. (1,142 KZT) | 208 KZT | + 448% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.81 B/. (866 KZT) | 279 KZT | + 210% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 B/. (5,596 KZT) | 1,887 KZT | + 197% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39 B/. (1,141 KZT) | 529 KZT | + 116% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.91 B/. (913 KZT) | 174 KZT | + 425% | |
Housing | + 107% | |||
Housing in Panama is 107% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Panama | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,424 B/. (679,653 KZT) | 324,008 KZT | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 820 B/. (391,539 KZT) | 230,844 KZT | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 112 B/. (53,301 KZT) | 23,642 KZT | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 901 B/. (429,964 KZT) | 213,130 KZT | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 554 B/. (264,329 KZT) | 142,479 KZT | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 81 B/. (38,755 KZT) | 56,802 KZT | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 B/. (19,027 KZT) | 3,956 KZT | + 381% | |
40” flat screen tv | 369 B/. (176,282 KZT) | 164,056 KZT | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109 B/. (52,253 KZT) | 49,446 KZT | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (4,234 KZT) | 3,976 KZT | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 B/. (7,988 KZT) | 2,927 KZT | + 173% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Panama is 5% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Panama | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50 B/. (24,075 KZT) | 20,125 KZT | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32 B/. (15,258 KZT) | 20,067 KZT | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 94 B/. (44,666 KZT) | 23,085 KZT | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 106 B/. (50,665 KZT) | 32,005 KZT | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 94% | |||
Transportation in Panama is 94% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Panama | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,711 B/. (10,362,247 KZT) | 8,970,840 KZT | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.45 B/. (693 KZT) | 186 KZT | + 273% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 44 B/. (20,972 KZT) | 7,355 KZT | + 185% | |
Personal Care | + 370% | |||
Personal Care in Panama is 370% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Panama | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 B/. (3,884 KZT) | 553 KZT | + 603% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 B/. (15,496 KZT) | 1,613 KZT | + 861% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 56 B/. (26,498 KZT) | 5,691 KZT | + 366% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 B/. (4,240 KZT) | 2,200 KZT | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.93 B/. (2,832 KZT) | 904 KZT | + 213% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 B/. (3,683 KZT) | 731 KZT | + 404% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.41 B/. (1,629 KZT) | 470 KZT | + 246% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.61 B/. (2,201 KZT) | 260 KZT | + 745% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 B/. (9,637 KZT) | 3,351 KZT | + 188% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Panama is 68% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Panama | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 B/. (13,362 KZT) | 8,884 KZT | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (6,176 KZT) | 3,067 KZT | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55 B/. (26,357 KZT) | 14,000 KZT | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 B/. (23,844 KZT) | 19,826 KZT | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (4,729 KZT) | 1,999 KZT | + 137% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.08 B/. (2,426 KZT) | 1,198 KZT | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.86 B/. (1,366 KZT) | 1,258 KZT | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 863 B/. (412,043 KZT) | 322,433 KZT | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 B/. (106 KZT) | 12 KZT | + 820% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 B/. (23,991 KZT) | 15,248 KZT | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.13 B/. (2,448 KZT) | 588 KZT | + 317% | |
TOTAL | + 109% |

These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
477.281
KZT
/
PAB
Cost of living in Panama is 109% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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