Cost of living in Panama compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 75% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Panama | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 B/. (₨835) | ₨269 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (₨365) | ₨350 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.95 B/. (₨184) | ₨172 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.64 B/. (₨76) | ₨35 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.92 B/. (₨136) | ₨99 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.52 B/. (₨118) | ₨87 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 B/. (₨378) | ₨160 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.72 B/. (₨127) | ₨95 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 B/. (₨96) | ₨56 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.37 B/. (₨64) | ₨70 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13 B/. (₨611) | ₨472 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.52 B/. (₨117) | ₨76 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.89 B/. (₨88) | ₨10 | + 781% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Panama is 62% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Panama | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,424 B/. (₨66,343) | ₨50,890 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 830 B/. (₨38,699) | ₨23,651 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 B/. (₨5,295) | ₨2,840 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 937 B/. (₨43,664) | ₨27,201 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 863 B/. (₨40,239) | ₨13,679 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 92 B/. (₨4,296) | ₨2,000 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 B/. (₨2,006) | ₨692 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 431 B/. (₨20,102) | ₨27,685 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99 B/. (₨4,616) | ₨7,679 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 B/. (₨364) | ₨250 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 B/. (₨494) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 41% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Panama | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43 B/. (₨1,998) | ₨2,280 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29 B/. (₨1,368) | ₨3,120 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 B/. (₨3,704) | ₨4,720 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 83 B/. (₨3,848) | ₨3,000 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Panama | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,953 B/. (₨1,069,658) | ₨1,376,100 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.46 B/. (₨68) | ₨75 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40 B/. (₨1,842) | ₨1,500 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 90% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Panama | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 B/. (₨518) | ₨125 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 B/. (₨1,333) | ₨400 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47 B/. (₨2,176) | ₨800 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. (₨322) | ₨150 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.44 B/. (₨207) | ₨156 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (₨304) | ₨300 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.61 B/. (₨168) | ₨125 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.54 B/. (₨165) | ₨75 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 B/. (₨706) | ₨600 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 100% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Panama | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 B/. (₨1,319) | ₨1,000 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 B/. (₨581) | ₨600 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34 B/. (₨1,596) | ₨1,000 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 57 B/. (₨2,657) | ₨1,400 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 B/. (₨510) | ₨300 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.46 B/. (₨254) | ₨125 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.82 B/. (₨131) | ₨175 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 632 B/. (₨29,460) | ₨25,000 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 B/. (₨23) | ₨1.00 | + 2213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 46 B/. (₨2,123) | ₨1,300 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.70 B/. (₨266) | ₨240 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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MUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 919 prices entered by 93 different people.
Cost of living in Panama is 43% more expensive than in Mauritius
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