Cost of living in Panama compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 17% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Panama | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 B/. (Dinar 11) | Dinar 8 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (Dinar 5.599) | Dinar 5.375 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.63 B/. (Dinar 2.559) | Dinar 2.877 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.17 B/. (Dinar 1.529) | Dinar 1.154 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.06 B/. (Dinar 2.157) | Dinar 1.606 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.40 B/. (Dinar 1.694) | Dinar 0.567 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 B/. (Dinar 5.039) | Dinar 3.323 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.98 B/. (Dinar 2.099) | Dinar 1.366 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 B/. (Dinar 1.507) | Dinar 0.617 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.29 B/. (Dinar 0.908) | Dinar 3.114 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13 B/. (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.55 B/. (Dinar 1.798) | Dinar 1.066 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.69 B/. (Dinar 1.194) | Dinar 0.279 | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 64% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Panama | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,466 B/. (Dinar 1,032) | Dinar 646 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 891 B/. (Dinar 628) | Dinar 358 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 155 B/. (Dinar 109) | Dinar 56 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 990 B/. (Dinar 697) | Dinar 485 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939 B/. (Dinar 662) | Dinar 236 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 89 B/. (Dinar 63) | Dinar 29 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 B/. (Dinar 30) | Dinar 16 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 346 B/. (Dinar 244) | Dinar 172 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98 B/. (Dinar 69) | Dinar 103 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (Dinar 5.216) | Dinar 5.986 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.57 B/. (Dinar 3.222) | Dinar 5.061 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Panama | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49 B/. (Dinar 35) | Dinar 49 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33 B/. (Dinar 24) | Dinar 54 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 84 B/. (Dinar 59) | Dinar 62 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 79 B/. (Dinar 56) | Dinar 59 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 27% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Panama | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,405 B/. (Dinar 14,374) | Dinar 21,660 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.37 B/. (Dinar 0.965) | Dinar 1.046 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31 B/. (Dinar 22) | Dinar 33 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 17% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Panama | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 B/. (Dinar 5.221) | Dinar 2.859 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 B/. (Dinar 12) | Dinar 8 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24 B/. (Dinar 17) | Dinar 20 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.50 B/. (Dinar 3.873) | Dinar 5.838 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.54 B/. (Dinar 2.495) | Dinar 2.893 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (Dinar 4.944) | Dinar 3.769 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.27 B/. (Dinar 2.304) | Dinar 1.811 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.95 B/. (Dinar 2.077) | Dinar 2.135 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 B/. (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Panama | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34 B/. (Dinar 24) | Dinar 32 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (Dinar 9) | Dinar 19 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36 B/. (Dinar 25) | Dinar 41 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58 B/. (Dinar 41) | Dinar 49 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 B/. (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.52 B/. (Dinar 3.886) | Dinar 3.742 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.83 B/. (Dinar 1.991) | Dinar 4.602 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 663 B/. (Dinar 467) | Dinar 273 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 B/. (Dinar 0.201) | Dinar 0.100 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 49 B/. (Dinar 34) | Dinar 52 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.84 B/. (Dinar 4.116) | Dinar 2.437 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Panama is 5% more expensive than in Jordan
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