- Cost of Living
- Panama
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Panama compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 B/. (₨1,684) | ₨559 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6 B/. (₨903) | ₨610 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.81 B/. (₨530) | ₨222 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.62 B/. (₨225) | ₨108 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.92 B/. (₨406) | ₨121 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.20 B/. (₨446) | ₨80 | + 457% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.68 B/. (₨651) | ₨439 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.51 B/. (₨628) | ₨154 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 B/. (₨278) | ₨40 | + 603% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.87 B/. (₨121) | ₨293 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 B/. (₨1,214) | ₨2,141 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.23 B/. (₨310) | ₨117 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.62 B/. (₨226) | ₨56 | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,595 B/. (₨221,995) | ₨57,192 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,004 B/. (₨139,636) | ₨36,148 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 147 B/. (₨20,416) | ₨8,238 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 988 B/. (₨137,444) | ₨44,615 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 587 B/. (₨81,692) | ₨25,516 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 108 B/. (₨15,089) | ₨6,795 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 B/. (₨4,308) | ₨2,646 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350 B/. (₨48,700) | ₨39,967 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95 B/. (₨13,231) | ₨11,006 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (₨1,307) | ₨499 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.18 B/. (₨582) | ₨1,104 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67 B/. (₨9,383) | ₨2,600 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 39 B/. (₨5,414) | ₨4,026 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82 B/. (₨11,478) | ₨6,156 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97 B/. (₨13,539) | ₨5,351 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,119 B/. (₨2,799,389) | ₨1,833,160 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.80 B/. (₨111) | ₨90 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 B/. (₨5,052) | ₨2,481 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.19 B/. (₨722) | ₨227 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 B/. (₨3,947) | ₨652 | + 506% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 41 B/. (₨5,644) | ₨2,133 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 B/. (₨1,129) | ₨444 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.51 B/. (₨767) | ₨275 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.59 B/. (₨777) | ₨340 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.28 B/. (₨457) | ₨142 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.86 B/. (₨398) | ₨109 | + 267% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 B/. (₨1,782) | ₨637 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 B/. (₨6,921) | ₨1,494 | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (₨1,658) | ₨1,128 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 104 B/. (₨14,418) | ₨3,688 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71 B/. (₨9,906) | ₨3,101 | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 B/. (₨1,235) | ₨526 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.03 B/. (₨560) | ₨392 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.06 B/. (₨565) | ₨548 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 586 B/. (₨81,477) | ₨55,238 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 58 B/. (₨8,044) | ₨4,025 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.30 B/. (₨738) | ₨185 | + 300% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Panama is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan
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