Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 41% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Panama City (Panama) is 35% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Panama City | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. (546 UM) | 525 UM | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (276 UM) | 175 UM | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.56 B/. (141 UM) | 114 UM | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.80 B/. (71 UM) | 54 UM | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.77 B/. (110 UM) | 61 UM | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.90 B/. (115 UM) | 27 UM | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 B/. (255 UM) | 82 UM | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.23 B/. (128 UM) | 70 UM | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.56 B/. (102 UM) | 29 UM | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.23 B/. (49 UM) | 122 UM | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (399 UM) | 400 UM | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.53 B/. (100 UM) | 69 UM | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.67 B/. (66 UM) | 22 UM | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 49% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Panama City | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,400 B/. (55,440 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 897 B/. (35,546 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 148 B/. (5,881 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 941 B/. (37,290 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 641 B/. (25,398 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 98 B/. (3,894 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 B/. (1,486 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 333 B/. (13,206 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99 B/. (3,936 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 B/. (457 UM) | 161 UM | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 B/. (289 UM) | 189 UM | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 151% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Panama City | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 64 B/. (2,532 UM) | 892 UM | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 B/. (1,822 UM) | 749 UM | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 99 B/. (3,936 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 242% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 112 B/. (4,440 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 4% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,976 B/. (830,815 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.01 B/. (40 UM) | 43 UM | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 B/. (1,056 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9 B/. (356 UM) | 219 UM | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 150% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 B/. (382 UM) | 159 UM | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 B/. (795 UM) | 120 UM | + 563% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 54 B/. (2,142 UM) | 800 UM | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (284 UM) | 340 UM | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.01 B/. (198 UM) | 101 UM | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 B/. (329 UM) | 118 UM | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.34 B/. (132 UM) | 62 UM | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.71 B/. (147 UM) | 70 UM | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 B/. (648 UM) | 295 UM | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 52% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Panama City | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 B/. (1,428 UM) | 554 UM | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (459 UM) | 306 UM | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36 B/. (1,419 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61 B/. (2,427 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 B/. (452 UM) | 139 UM | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.97 B/. (197 UM) | 86 UM | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.27 B/. (129 UM) | 200 UM | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 617 B/. (24,434 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 B/. (13 UM) | 8 UM | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59 B/. (2,327 UM) | 874 UM | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6 B/. (247 UM) | 56 UM | + 338% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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