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Cost of living in Panama compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 B/. (₨1,802) | ₨608 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 B/. (₨985) | ₨693 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.67 B/. (₨664) | ₨211 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.61 B/. (₨229) | ₨110 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.62 B/. (₨373) | ₨122 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.99 B/. (₨424) | ₨91 | + 364% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.70 B/. (₨810) | ₨623 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 B/. (₨587) | ₨156 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.35 B/. (₨475) | ₨43 | + 1011% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.93 B/. (₨131) | ₨296 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 B/. (₨1,208) | ₨2,933 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.27 B/. (₨323) | ₨122 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 B/. (₨171) | ₨60 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,680 B/. (₨238,675) | ₨56,868 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,076 B/. (₨152,879) | ₨36,753 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 215 B/. (₨30,573) | ₨8,000 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,160 B/. (₨164,797) | ₨45,635 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700 B/. (₨99,397) | ₨30,254 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 136 B/. (₨19,329) | ₨6,742 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29 B/. (₨4,067) | ₨2,627 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 345 B/. (₨48,932) | ₨38,859 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 101 B/. (₨14,336) | ₨12,077 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 B/. (₨1,520) | ₨506 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.44 B/. (₨631) | ₨1,155 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 61 B/. (₨8,731) | ₨2,545 | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 39 B/. (₨5,499) | ₨4,152 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 B/. (₨11,202) | ₨6,696 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 98 B/. (₨13,956) | ₨5,847 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,811 B/. (₨3,239,852) | ₨2,240,060 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.77 B/. (₨110) | ₨95 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34 B/. (₨4,869) | ₨2,465 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 255% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 255% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (₨1,249) | ₨239 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 B/. (₨4,781) | ₨823 | + 481% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 53 B/. (₨7,536) | ₨2,206 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11 B/. (₨1,621) | ₨498 | + 226% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.36 B/. (₨761) | ₨262 | + 191% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 B/. (₨862) | ₨331 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.27 B/. (₨465) | ₨155 | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.34 B/. (₨332) | ₨99 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 B/. (₨2,092) | ₨502 | + 316% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 B/. (₨6,844) | ₨1,448 | + 373% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (₨1,640) | ₨1,122 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63 B/. (₨8,925) | ₨4,212 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 79 B/. (₨11,239) | ₨3,327 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8 B/. (₨1,147) | ₨649 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.18 B/. (₨593) | ₨395 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.73 B/. (₨672) | ₨546 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 598 B/. (₨84,920) | ₨63,543 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 B/. (₨67) | ₨26 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 53 B/. (₨7,483) | ₨4,165 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.52 B/. (₨784) | ₨344 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Panama is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan
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