Cost of living in Panama City, Panama vs Worcester, South Africa
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| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama City (Panama) is 137% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 B/. (R 212) | R 69 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 B/. (R 101) | R 40 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.52 B/. (R 50) | R 32 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.41 B/. (R 20) | R 10 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.81 B/. (R 40) | R 14 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.47 B/. (R 35) | R 10 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.73 B/. (R 82) | R 34 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.15 B/. (R 45) | R 12 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 B/. (R 28) | R 14 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.04 B/. (R 15) | R 19 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 B/. (R 148) | R 49 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.22 B/. (R 32) | R 17 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.52 B/. (R 22) | R 7 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 118% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,445 B/. (R 20,686) | R 6,086 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 926 B/. (R 13,248) | R 6,000 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106 B/. (R 1,513) | R 1,270 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 914 B/. (R 13,078) | R 1,835 | + 613% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 608 B/. (R 8,695) | R 1,682 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 81 B/. (R 1,165) | R 375 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 B/. (R 593) | R 549 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 360 B/. (R 5,152) | R 5,000 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 110 B/. (R 1,580) | R 1,343 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (R 102) | R 65 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 B/. (R 104) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 41% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48 B/. (R 681) | R 638 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36 B/. (R 515) | R 307 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 B/. (R 1,130) | R 1,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 88 B/. (R 1,261) | R 850 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 23% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,294 B/. (R 276,146) | R 270,046 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.67 B/. (R 10) | R 13 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 B/. (R 523) | R 350 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 B/. (R 175) | R 69 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 66% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (R 128) | R 150 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 B/. (R 309) | R 120 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 B/. (R 702) | R 350 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.25 B/. (R 61) | R 59 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.65 B/. (R 52) | R 29 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 B/. (R 86) | R 54 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.51 B/. (R 36) | R 26 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.50 B/. (R 36) | R 17 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 B/. (R 230) | R 73 | + 216% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 77% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 B/. (R 458) | R 275 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (R 169) | R 109 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39 B/. (R 561) | R 650 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52 B/. (R 749) | R 348 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (R 141) | R 45 | + 213% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.98 B/. (R 71) | R 19 | + 272% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.79 B/. (R 54) | R 14 | + 298% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 543 B/. (R 7,778) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 B/. (R 3.37) | R 1.40 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 46 B/. (R 663) | R 345 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.77 B/. (R 83) | R 33 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 662 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 80% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 34,261 (2,394 B/.) in Panama City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 19,000 in Worcester.
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