Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 86% more expensive than in Mangalore (India)
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| Food | + 224% | |||
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| Food in Panama City (Panama) is 224% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Panama City | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 B/. (₨1,607) | ₨251 | + 540% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (₨643) | ₨219 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.82 B/. (₨314) | ₨94 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70 B/. (₨139) | ₨42 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.69 B/. (₨221) | ₨80 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.39 B/. (₨197) | ₨49 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 B/. (₨693) | ₨166 | + 317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 B/. (₨226) | ₨136 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.99 B/. (₨164) | ₨31 | + 429% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.42 B/. (₨117) | ₨158 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 B/. (₨1,167) | ₨492 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.47 B/. (₨203) | ₨87 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.77 B/. (₨146) | ₨34 | + 332% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 81% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Panama City | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,583 B/. (₨130,261) | ₨21,441 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 923 B/. (₨75,973) | ₨15,066 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 B/. (₨10,770) | ₨8,016 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,012 B/. (₨83,287) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 608 B/. (₨50,045) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 88 B/. (₨7,204) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 B/. (₨3,973) | ₨992 | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 337 B/. (₨27,729) | ₨25,089 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 110 B/. (₨9,056) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 B/. (₨738) | ₨363 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.54 B/. (₨456) | ₨760 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 96% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Panama City | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49 B/. (₨4,067) | ₨1,811 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 34 B/. (₨2,799) | ₨1,582 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 92 B/. (₨7,549) | ₨4,273 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 94 B/. (₨7,724) | ₨2,583 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 39% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Panama City | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,776 B/. (₨1,873,916) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.30 B/. (₨107) | ₨91 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 B/. (₨3,425) | ₨1,925 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 B/. (₨897) | ₨241 | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 65% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Panama City | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 B/. (₨594) | ₨107 | + 458% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 B/. (₨2,410) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 B/. (₨4,186) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (₨556) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.17 B/. (₨426) | ₨140 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 B/. (₨638) | ₨254 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.20 B/. (₨346) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.12 B/. (₨339) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 B/. (₨1,370) | ₨202 | + 577% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 82% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Panama City | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 B/. (₨2,608) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (₨1,056) | ₨366 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 B/. (₨3,568) | ₨1,377 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53 B/. (₨4,340) | ₨1,725 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (₨805) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.75 B/. (₨473) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.19 B/. (₨262) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 699 B/. (₨57,546) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 B/. (₨27) | ₨1.00 | + 2625% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 53 B/. (₨4,353) | ₨1,599 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.97 B/. (₨491) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 807 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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