Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 21% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Panama City (Panama) is 27% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Panama City | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 B/. (Q100) | Q45 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (Q50) | Q44 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.51 B/. (Q27) | Q30 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.50 B/. (Q12) | Q12 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.40 B/. (Q19) | Q19 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.46 B/. (Q19) | Q10 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.71 B/. (Q44) | Q50 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.32 B/. (Q18) | Q21 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.01 B/. (Q16) | Q5.43 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.04 B/. (Q8) | Q11 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11 B/. (Q83) | Q69 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.21 B/. (Q17) | Q19 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.39 B/. (Q11) | Q8 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 38% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Panama City | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,373 B/. (Q10,639) | Q5,984 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 877 B/. (Q6,796) | Q4,538 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 115 B/. (Q892) | Q885 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 925 B/. (Q7,165) | Q4,000 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 577 B/. (Q4,472) | Q3,209 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 68 B/. (Q527) | Q333 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 B/. (Q333) | Q381 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 338 B/. (Q2,622) | Q3,250 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 115 B/. (Q893) | Q851 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 B/. (Q66) | Q65 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 B/. (Q63) | Q22 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 5% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Panama City | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47 B/. (Q367) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35 B/. (Q270) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 B/. (Q596) | Q577 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 87 B/. (Q676) | Q400 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 10% cheaper than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Panama City | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,748 B/. (Q160,789) | Q130,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.71 B/. (Q5.51) | Q21 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 B/. (Q231) | Q120 | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 B/. (Q86) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 48% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Panama City | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (Q70) | Q50 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 B/. (Q154) | Q25 | + 509% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46 B/. (Q357) | Q200 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.25 B/. (Q33) | Q80 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.62 B/. (Q28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 B/. (Q47) | Q37 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 B/. (Q19) | Q16 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.50 B/. (Q19) | Q10 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 B/. (Q117) | Q70 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 24% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Panama City | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 B/. (Q211) | Q151 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (Q89) | Q119 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39 B/. (Q304) | Q100 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51 B/. (Q396) | Q254 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (Q76) | Q41 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.98 B/. (Q39) | Q22 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.79 B/. (Q29) | Q23 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 646 B/. (Q5,008) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 B/. (Q2.00) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47 B/. (Q365) | Q270 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.54 B/. (Q43) | Q27 | + 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 533 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 31, 2021.
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