Cost of living in Panama compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 B/. (₨1,780) | ₨441 | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6 B/. (₨995) | ₨682 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.09 B/. (₨473) | ₨269 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.45 B/. (₨222) | ₨115 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.78 B/. (₨426) | ₨152 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.48 B/. (₨380) | ₨86 | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.77 B/. (₨884) | ₨730 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.23 B/. (₨341) | ₨149 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05 B/. (₨314) | ₨53 | + 498% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.02 B/. (₨156) | ₨304 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (₨1,555) | ₨1,613 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.18 B/. (₨333) | ₨130 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.50 B/. (₨230) | ₨81 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,360 B/. (₨208,154) | ₨68,178 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 872 B/. (₨133,537) | ₨38,848 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107 B/. (₨16,409) | ₨11,046 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 899 B/. (₨137,530) | ₨53,451 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 598 B/. (₨91,509) | ₨33,101 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 81 B/. (₨12,347) | ₨9,791 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44 B/. (₨6,698) | ₨2,408 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 345 B/. (₨52,737) | ₨45,353 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 110 B/. (₨16,888) | ₨22,152 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (₨1,060) | ₨767 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 B/. (₨991) | ₨518 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48 B/. (₨7,365) | ₨3,232 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 38 B/. (₨5,767) | ₨5,463 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 B/. (₨11,774) | ₨9,871 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 93 B/. (₨14,250) | ₨6,396 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,700 B/. (₨3,321,294) | ₨2,677,660 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.66 B/. (₨101) | ₨106 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49 B/. (₨7,436) | ₨2,392 | + 211% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 B/. (₨1,158) | ₨250 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 B/. (₨3,047) | ₨778 | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40 B/. (₨6,127) | ₨1,865 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.21 B/. (₨644) | ₨577 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.91 B/. (₨598) | ₨370 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (₨1,021) | ₨526 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.05 B/. (₨467) | ₨185 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.58 B/. (₨395) | ₨156 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 B/. (₨2,466) | ₨515 | + 379% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31 B/. (₨4,763) | ₨2,013 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (₨1,848) | ₨1,512 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39 B/. (₨5,993) | ₨2,928 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52 B/. (₨8,006) | ₨3,842 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 B/. (₨1,447) | ₨1,548 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.88 B/. (₨748) | ₨492 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.49 B/. (₨534) | ₨444 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 525 B/. (₨80,431) | ₨58,650 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 B/. (₨62) | ₨41 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 46 B/. (₨7,094) | ₨3,909 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.14 B/. (₨786) | ₨268 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,253 prices entered by 493 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Panama is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan
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