Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 29% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Panama City (Panama) is 51% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Panama City | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 B/. (975 MT) | 753 MT | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (484 MT) | 358 MT | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.66 B/. (232 MT) | 232 MT | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.67 B/. (106 MT) | 82 MT | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.74 B/. (173 MT) | 121 MT | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.42 B/. (153 MT) | 76 MT | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 B/. (520 MT) | 397 MT | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.88 B/. (182 MT) | 110 MT | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05 B/. (129 MT) | 43 MT | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.54 B/. (98 MT) | 60 MT | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 B/. (1,197 MT) | 659 MT | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.40 B/. (152 MT) | 83 MT | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.55 B/. (98 MT) | 24 MT | + 309% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 12% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Panama City | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,468 B/. (92,834 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 915 B/. (57,850 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123 B/. (7,762 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 995 B/. (62,929 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 621 B/. (39,312 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78 B/. (4,943 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 B/. (2,868 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 329 B/. (20,804 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 112 B/. (7,077 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 B/. (489 MT) | 346 MT | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.54 B/. (350 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 6% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Panama City | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47 B/. (3,001 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 34 B/. (2,120 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 91 B/. (5,749 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 95 B/. (6,017 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 66% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Panama City | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,565 B/. (1,427,373 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.19 B/. (76 MT) | 74 MT | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 B/. (2,241 MT) | 885 MT | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9 B/. (558 MT) | 921 MT | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 98% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Panama City | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 B/. (509 MT) | 271 MT | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 B/. (1,609 MT) | 523 MT | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53 B/. (3,371 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (467 MT) | 267 MT | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.29 B/. (271 MT) | 170 MT | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 B/. (481 MT) | 268 MT | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.92 B/. (248 MT) | 114 MT | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.61 B/. (228 MT) | 92 MT | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 B/. (1,144 MT) | 487 MT | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 63% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Panama City | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34 B/. (2,124 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 B/. (860 MT) | 600 MT | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 41 B/. (2,564 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 B/. (3,185 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (629 MT) | 304 MT | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.58 B/. (353 MT) | 114 MT | + 210% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.75 B/. (174 MT) | 94 MT | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 590 B/. (37,322 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 B/. (21 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 358% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (3,253 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.97 B/. (378 MT) | 116 MT | + 226% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 656 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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