Cost of living in Panama compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 B/. (₨4,556) | ₨972 | + 369% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (₨2,214) | ₨1,004 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.47 B/. (₨1,277) | ₨365 | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69 B/. (₨482) | ₨170 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.82 B/. (₨807) | ₨285 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.47 B/. (₨707) | ₨255 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 B/. (₨2,296) | ₨1,139 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.85 B/. (₨815) | ₨290 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.19 B/. (₨626) | ₨117 | + 435% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.53 B/. (₨437) | ₨549 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 B/. (₨4,792) | ₨2,784 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.52 B/. (₨719) | ₨289 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.63 B/. (₨466) | ₨191 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,349 B/. (₨385,648) | ₨115,670 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 907 B/. (₨259,156) | ₨70,950 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145 B/. (₨41,471) | ₨25,995 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 936 B/. (₨267,675) | ₨59,502 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 930 B/. (₨265,823) | ₨50,821 | + 423% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 99 B/. (₨28,431) | ₨20,152 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 B/. (₨12,924) | ₨2,097 | + 516% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 332 B/. (₨94,791) | ₨71,636 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 101 B/. (₨28,918) | ₨23,262 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (₨2,125) | ₨1,718 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.12 B/. (₨1,464) | ₨1,977 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48 B/. (₨13,672) | ₨3,426 | + 299% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31 B/. (₨8,839) | ₨6,254 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 88 B/. (₨25,054) | ₨13,199 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90 B/. (₨25,600) | ₨8,569 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,199 B/. (₨6,346,127) | ₨4,456,060 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.25 B/. (₨357) | ₨270 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 B/. (₨10,187) | ₨4,626 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (₨2,606) | ₨1,015 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 B/. (₨6,720) | ₨1,391 | + 383% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41 B/. (₨11,807) | ₨3,667 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (₨2,096) | ₨521 | + 302% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.80 B/. (₨1,087) | ₨922 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (₨2,098) | ₨736 | + 185% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.78 B/. (₨1,081) | ₨249 | + 334% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.41 B/. (₨976) | ₨242 | + 303% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 B/. (₨4,346) | ₨860 | + 406% | |
| Entertainment | + 203% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Panama | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 B/. (₨9,081) | ₨3,545 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 B/. (₨4,334) | ₨2,089 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32 B/. (₨9,219) | ₨2,959 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54 B/. (₨15,379) | ₨7,109 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 B/. (₨3,154) | ₨880 | + 258% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.66 B/. (₨1,619) | ₨669 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.67 B/. (₨764) | ₨745 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 590 B/. (₨168,667) | ₨119,622 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 B/. (₨112) | ₨3.79 | + 2856% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (₨14,649) | ₨3,764 | + 289% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.73 B/. (₨1,637) | ₨415 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,508 prices entered by 525 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Panama is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan
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