Cost of living in Panama compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 53% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Panama is 53% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 B/. (Shilling1,814) | Shilling623 | + 191% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (Shilling986) | Shilling1,097 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.80 B/. (Shilling511) | Shilling512 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.73 B/. (Shilling232) | Shilling125 | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.37 B/. (Shilling454) | Shilling300 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.48 B/. (Shilling334) | Shilling81 | + 313% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (Shilling826) | Shilling691 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.66 B/. (Shilling358) | Shilling224 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.34 B/. (Shilling315) | Shilling106 | + 198% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.95 B/. (Shilling128) | Shilling236 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11 B/. (Shilling1,476) | Shilling1,531 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.56 B/. (Shilling345) | Shilling180 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.27 B/. (Shilling171) | Shilling69 | + 150% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Panama is 37% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,244 B/. (Shilling167,333) | Shilling136,525 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 790 B/. (Shilling106,310) | Shilling60,816 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 115 B/. (Shilling15,402) | Shilling7,965 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 755 B/. (Shilling101,492) | Shilling52,746 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507 B/. (Shilling68,220) | Shilling25,285 | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 98 B/. (Shilling13,134) | Shilling2,500 | + 425% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 B/. (Shilling4,813) | Shilling5,475 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 308 B/. (Shilling41,401) | Shilling20,000 | + 107% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98 B/. (Shilling13,136) | Shilling15,000 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (Shilling996) | Shilling1,000 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 B/. (Shilling1,370) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Panama is 78% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49 B/. (Shilling6,597) | Shilling2,224 | + 197% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33 B/. (Shilling4,499) | Shilling3,063 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 87 B/. (Shilling11,749) | Shilling6,171 | + 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 79 B/. (Shilling10,676) | Shilling6,290 | + 70% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Panama is 11% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,809 B/. (Shilling3,067,633) | Shilling2,367,810 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.08 B/. (Shilling145) | Shilling200 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25 B/. (Shilling3,397) | Shilling4,328 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Panama is 27% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 B/. (Shilling1,130) | Shilling1,000 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 B/. (Shilling2,300) | Shilling1,800 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 B/. (Shilling3,935) | Shilling2,960 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.50 B/. (Shilling739) | Shilling200 | + 270% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.21 B/. (Shilling432) | Shilling313 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (Shilling912) | Shilling1,100 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.68 B/. (Shilling361) | Shilling237 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.72 B/. (Shilling366) | Shilling150 | + 144% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 B/. (Shilling2,058) | Shilling1,247 | + 65% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Panama is 84% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Panama | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34 B/. (Shilling4,583) | Shilling2,138 | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (Shilling1,634) | Shilling1,561 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36 B/. (Shilling4,778) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58 B/. (Shilling7,758) | Shilling4,289 | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (Shilling1,337) | Shilling795 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.92 B/. (Shilling661) | Shilling305 | + 117% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.83 B/. (Shilling380) | Shilling262 | + 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 663 B/. (Shilling89,230) | Shilling80,000 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 B/. (Shilling38) | Shilling3.76 | + 921% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 49 B/. (Shilling6,573) | Shilling5,916 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.65 B/. (Shilling760) | Shilling337 | + 126% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
134.495
KES
/
PAB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 666 prices entered by 98 different people.
Cost of living in Panama is 34% more expensive than in Kenya
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 80% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 201% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 112% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 85% more expensive than in Kenya