Cost of living in Panama compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 B/. (₨1,825) | ₨577 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (₨1,122) | ₨658 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.09 B/. (₨506) | ₨249 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.52 B/. (₨249) | ₨108 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.54 B/. (₨415) | ₨120 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.57 B/. (₨420) | ₨96 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (₨1,031) | ₨526 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 B/. (₨450) | ₨176 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 B/. (₨363) | ₨44 | + 718% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.94 B/. (₨154) | ₨344 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 B/. (₨1,465) | ₨1,632 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39 B/. (₨390) | ₨126 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.29 B/. (₨210) | ₨57 | + 268% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,287 B/. (₨210,426) | ₨60,758 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 878 B/. (₨143,584) | ₨35,785 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123 B/. (₨20,084) | ₨9,753 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 918 B/. (₨150,168) | ₨53,937 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 635 B/. (₨103,822) | ₨30,998 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 86 B/. (₨14,004) | ₨7,631 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 B/. (₨5,186) | ₨2,510 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 381 B/. (₨62,244) | ₨40,341 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102 B/. (₨16,615) | ₨12,473 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 B/. (₨1,362) | ₨609 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.71 B/. (₨770) | ₨649 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49 B/. (₨8,030) | ₨2,518 | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35 B/. (₨5,679) | ₨3,757 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 B/. (₨12,521) | ₨6,430 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 78 B/. (₨12,709) | ₨5,127 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,428 B/. (₨3,339,872) | ₨2,319,940 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.82 B/. (₨133) | ₨115 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 B/. (₨4,936) | ₨2,310 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 B/. (₨1,378) | ₨235 | + 486% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 B/. (₨4,466) | ₨426 | + 949% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44 B/. (₨7,115) | ₨1,378 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.54 B/. (₨743) | ₨435 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.80 B/. (₨621) | ₨332 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.12 B/. (₨838) | ₨311 | + 170% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.42 B/. (₨396) | ₨207 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.59 B/. (₨423) | ₨138 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 B/. (₨2,083) | ₨434 | + 379% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 B/. (₨5,861) | ₨1,566 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (₨1,906) | ₨1,256 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39 B/. (₨6,349) | ₨3,430 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60 B/. (₨9,787) | ₨3,673 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 B/. (₨1,523) | ₨792 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.84 B/. (₨628) | ₨348 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.02 B/. (₨493) | ₨463 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 526 B/. (₨85,945) | ₨46,753 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18 B/. (₨29) | ₨4.30 | + 578% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47 B/. (₨7,636) | ₨4,335 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.33 B/. (₨872) | ₨215 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,060 prices entered by 558 different people.
Cost of living in Panama is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan
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