Cost of living in Panama compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. (₨4,035) | ₨802 | + 403% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (₨2,099) | ₨1,160 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.36 B/. (₨946) | ₨585 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.78 B/. (₨500) | ₨229 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.03 B/. (₨850) | ₨313 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.47 B/. (₨695) | ₨158 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 B/. (₨2,055) | ₨879 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.03 B/. (₨852) | ₨266 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.27 B/. (₨637) | ₨103 | + 520% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.55 B/. (₨437) | ₨630 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 B/. (₨3,233) | ₨2,758 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.55 B/. (₨717) | ₨249 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19 B/. (₨615) | ₨146 | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 244% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,591 B/. (₨447,203) | ₨93,306 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,002 B/. (₨281,641) | ₨55,839 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 153 B/. (₨43,099) | ₨20,080 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,004 B/. (₨282,018) | ₨79,128 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 658 B/. (₨184,778) | ₨39,248 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 97 B/. (₨27,248) | ₨16,807 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 B/. (₨12,577) | ₨2,605 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 280 B/. (₨78,717) | ₨61,383 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 131 B/. (₨36,841) | ₨29,384 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 B/. (₨5,249) | ₨1,214 | + 332% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 B/. (₨2,976) | ₨2,976 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 44 B/. (₨12,240) | ₨4,498 | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 49 B/. (₨13,749) | ₨9,724 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 110 B/. (₨30,780) | ₨12,486 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 146 B/. (₨41,164) | ₨13,517 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,370 B/. (₨6,848,476) | ₨2,800,000 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.97 B/. (₨273) | ₨272 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 B/. (₨7,677) | ₨3,752 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 385% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 385% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 B/. (₨2,905) | ₨230 | + 1166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 B/. (₨5,343) | ₨838 | + 538% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 B/. (₨22,530) | ₨3,307 | + 581% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11 B/. (₨3,218) | ₨1,222 | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 B/. (₨2,002) | ₨649 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 B/. (₨2,393) | ₨557 | + 329% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.49 B/. (₨1,262) | ₨396 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.34 B/. (₨938) | ₨217 | + 331% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 B/. (₨11,184) | ₨495 | + 2160% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 B/. (₨10,043) | ₨3,859 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 B/. (₨3,171) | ₨1,827 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35 B/. (₨9,817) | ₨6,844 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66 B/. (₨18,430) | ₨8,435 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 B/. (₨4,720) | ₨2,877 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 B/. (₨2,339) | ₨566 | + 313% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.62 B/. (₨1,297) | ₨965 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 805 B/. (₨226,186) | ₨149,999 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 B/. (₨141) | ₨255 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57 B/. (₨16,142) | ₨5,305 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 B/. (₨2,264) | ₨637 | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,108 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Panama is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan
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