Cost of living in Panama compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 249% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 249% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 B/. (₨4,040) | ₨519 | + 678% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (₨1,506) | ₨742 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.21 B/. (₨641) | ₨215 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.60 B/. (₨319) | ₨119 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.57 B/. (₨515) | ₨168 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.32 B/. (₨463) | ₨102 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 B/. (₨1,588) | ₨658 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.42 B/. (₨484) | ₨194 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.44 B/. (₨488) | ₨51 | + 849% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.48 B/. (₨295) | ₨220 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 B/. (₨3,139) | ₨2,141 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.49 B/. (₨497) | ₨170 | + 193% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.02 B/. (₨403) | ₨77 | + 421% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,294 B/. (₨258,794) | ₨65,360 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 748 B/. (₨149,619) | ₨44,450 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 94 B/. (₨18,895) | ₨14,918 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 860 B/. (₨171,990) | ₨47,849 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 480 B/. (₨95,950) | ₨35,800 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 75 B/. (₨15,058) | ₨10,123 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 B/. (₨6,053) | ₨2,270 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 331 B/. (₨66,198) | ₨53,975 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 136 B/. (₨27,125) | ₨18,356 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (₨1,453) | ₨851 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 B/. (₨3,169) | ₨797 | + 298% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47 B/. (₨9,428) | ₨4,868 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 38 B/. (₨7,582) | ₨7,670 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 76 B/. (₨15,261) | ₨17,357 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80 B/. (₨15,914) | ₨8,106 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,986 B/. (₨4,197,052) | ₨5,697,890 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.20 B/. (₨241) | ₨146 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38 B/. (₨7,513) | ₨4,073 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 221% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 221% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 B/. (₨1,458) | ₨237 | + 515% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 B/. (₨4,815) | ₨572 | + 742% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 64 B/. (₨12,811) | ₨1,768 | + 625% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 B/. (₨1,289) | ₨1,267 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.29 B/. (₨1,058) | ₨575 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (₨1,398) | ₨371 | + 277% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.83 B/. (₨566) | ₨352 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.32 B/. (₨665) | ₨116 | + 471% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 B/. (₨3,284) | ₨681 | + 382% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 B/. (₨8,466) | ₨2,016 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (₨2,515) | ₨1,908 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 B/. (₨13,368) | ₨2,708 | + 394% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55 B/. (₨11,079) | ₨4,907 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7 B/. (₨1,348) | ₨1,025 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.27 B/. (₨853) | ₨469 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.13 B/. (₨626) | ₨513 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 882 B/. (₨176,349) | ₨107,118 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 B/. (₨61) | ₨4.02 | + 1411% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (₨10,139) | ₨4,729 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 B/. (₨1,354) | ₨237 | + 471% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,504 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Panama is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan
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