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| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 113% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 B/. (4,626 KZT) | 2,155 KZT | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 B/. (2,656 KZT) | 1,634 KZT | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.44 B/. (1,337 KZT) | 676 KZT | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.54 B/. (601 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.30 B/. (893 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.55 B/. (992 KZT) | 514 KZT | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.99 B/. (2,330 KZT) | 1,350 KZT | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.94 B/. (1,145 KZT) | 434 KZT | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.37 B/. (922 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 534% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.90 B/. (352 KZT) | 309 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (3,703 KZT) | 2,627 KZT | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.43 B/. (947 KZT) | 368 KZT | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.26 B/. (491 KZT) | 134 KZT | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 119% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,369 B/. (532,557 KZT) | 246,636 KZT | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 859 B/. (334,102 KZT) | 138,198 KZT | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 137 B/. (53,221 KZT) | 21,350 KZT | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,006 B/. (391,457 KZT) | 164,197 KZT | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 626 B/. (243,523 KZT) | 101,313 KZT | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 104 B/. (40,531 KZT) | 12,270 KZT | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 B/. (12,021 KZT) | 4,170 KZT | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 358 B/. (139,429 KZT) | 127,499 KZT | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102 B/. (39,652 KZT) | 43,843 KZT | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (3,397 KZT) | 2,661 KZT | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 B/. (1,945 KZT) | 1,807 KZT | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 9% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 53 B/. (20,652 KZT) | 20,105 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 34 B/. (13,199 KZT) | 14,988 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 B/. (30,679 KZT) | 35,284 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 81 B/. (31,322 KZT) | 34,183 KZT | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 65% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,164 B/. (7,845,242 KZT) | 6,624,120 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.80 B/. (311 KZT) | 167 KZT | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34 B/. (13,155 KZT) | 5,356 KZT | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 90% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 B/. (3,056 KZT) | 1,929 KZT | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 B/. (12,437 KZT) | 4,350 KZT | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 48 B/. (18,642 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.22 B/. (2,031 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.01 B/. (1,559 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.33 B/. (2,075 KZT) | 1,028 KZT | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.61 B/. (1,017 KZT) | 469 KZT | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.44 B/. (950 KZT) | 602 KZT | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 B/. (5,083 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 54% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38 B/. (14,907 KZT) | 8,298 KZT | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (4,870 KZT) | 2,603 KZT | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 51 B/. (20,025 KZT) | 35,000 KZT | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61 B/. (23,696 KZT) | 15,994 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (3,699 KZT) | 1,943 KZT | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.12 B/. (1,603 KZT) | 1,097 KZT | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.48 B/. (1,352 KZT) | 803 KZT | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 558 B/. (217,276 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 B/. (96 KZT) | 23 KZT | + 313% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 B/. (19,526 KZT) | 18,543 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.56 B/. (2,163 KZT) | 439 KZT | + 392% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2019.
Exchange rate:
389.072
KZT
/
PAB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,558 prices entered by 143 different people.
Cost of living in Panama is 79% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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