Cost of living in Panama compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 81% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Panama | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 B/. (71,438 Riels) | 16,155 Riels | + 342% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (31,843 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.47 B/. (18,362 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69 B/. (6,930 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.82 B/. (11,614 Riels) | 9,383 Riels | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.47 B/. (10,169 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 B/. (33,021 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.85 B/. (11,726 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.19 B/. (8,998 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.49 B/. (6,136 Riels) | 2,770 Riels | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 B/. (75,632 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.45 B/. (10,077 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.63 B/. (6,696 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 93% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Panama | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,384 B/. (5,689,542 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 920 B/. (3,783,242 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136 B/. (558,703 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 995 B/. (4,090,618 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 850 B/. (3,493,209 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80 B/. (327,812 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 B/. (185,889 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 332 B/. (1,363,441 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 96 B/. (395,299 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (30,562 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.23 B/. (21,523 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 116% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Panama | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47 B/. (192,705 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31 B/. (127,130 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 91 B/. (374,002 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 93 B/. (381,085 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 151% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 30% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Panama | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,199 B/. (91,280,380 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 B/. (5,172 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 B/. (146,522 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 59% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Panama | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 B/. (38,211 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 282% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 B/. (95,575 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47 B/. (193,216 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (30,146 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.80 B/. (15,631 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (30,174 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.71 B/. (15,274 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 282% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.41 B/. (14,042 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 B/. (67,750 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 465% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is about the same as in Cambodia | ||||
| Panama | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34 B/. (141,102 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 B/. (60,805 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33 B/. (135,528 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54 B/. (222,506 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 B/. (45,850 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 B/. (22,875 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 281% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.67 B/. (10,985 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 590 B/. (2,426,051 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 B/. (1,613 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 680% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (211,318 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.73 B/. (23,547 Riels) | 21,507 Riels | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 826 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Panama is 28% more expensive than in Cambodia
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