Cost of living in Panama compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 99% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 B/. (Shilling2,231) | Shilling624 | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (Shilling1,100) | Shilling754 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.10 B/. (Shilling570) | Shilling379 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.65 B/. (Shilling230) | Shilling119 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.99 B/. (Shilling416) | Shilling226 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.30 B/. (Shilling319) | Shilling114 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 B/. (Shilling1,057) | Shilling706 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.73 B/. (Shilling380) | Shilling275 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92 B/. (Shilling268) | Shilling109 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.53 B/. (Shilling213) | Shilling236 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 B/. (Shilling2,230) | Shilling1,461 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.55 B/. (Shilling355) | Shilling192 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.74 B/. (Shilling243) | Shilling59 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 58% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,349 B/. (Shilling187,668) | Shilling131,875 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 907 B/. (Shilling126,114) | Shilling56,145 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145 B/. (Shilling20,181) | Shilling15,047 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 936 B/. (Shilling130,259) | Shilling63,358 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 930 B/. (Shilling129,358) | Shilling23,400 | + 453% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 99 B/. (Shilling13,835) | Shilling8,455 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 B/. (Shilling6,289) | Shilling5,873 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 332 B/. (Shilling46,128) | Shilling43,137 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 101 B/. (Shilling14,072) | Shilling23,937 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (Shilling1,034) | Shilling700 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.12 B/. (Shilling712) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 91% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48 B/. (Shilling6,653) | Shilling2,095 | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31 B/. (Shilling4,301) | Shilling2,759 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 88 B/. (Shilling12,192) | Shilling5,660 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90 B/. (Shilling12,458) | Shilling5,773 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 17% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,660 B/. (Shilling3,013,199) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.25 B/. (Shilling174) | Shilling161 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 B/. (Shilling4,957) | Shilling4,100 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 192% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (Shilling1,268) | Shilling178 | + 612% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 B/. (Shilling3,270) | Shilling320 | + 922% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41 B/. (Shilling5,746) | Shilling4,026 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (Shilling1,020) | Shilling333 | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.80 B/. (Shilling529) | Shilling308 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (Shilling1,021) | Shilling439 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.78 B/. (Shilling526) | Shilling100 | + 426% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.41 B/. (Shilling475) | Shilling122 | + 289% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 B/. (Shilling2,115) | Shilling1,306 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 131% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 B/. (Shilling4,419) | Shilling3,290 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 B/. (Shilling2,109) | Shilling1,586 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32 B/. (Shilling4,486) | Shilling1,600 | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54 B/. (Shilling7,484) | Shilling4,205 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 B/. (Shilling1,535) | Shilling1,300 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.66 B/. (Shilling788) | Shilling295 | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.67 B/. (Shilling372) | Shilling260 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 590 B/. (Shilling82,079) | Shilling26,546 | + 209% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 B/. (Shilling55) | Shilling4.09 | + 1234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (Shilling7,129) | Shilling5,256 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.73 B/. (Shilling797) | Shilling306 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
139.117
KES
/
PAB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 982 prices entered by 118 different people.
Cost of living in Panama is 68% more expensive than in Kenya
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