Cost of living in Panama compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama is 33% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Panama | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 B/. (€19) | €16 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.21 B/. (€3.06) | €3.51 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.60 B/. (€1.52) | €0.86 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.57 B/. (€2.46) | €2.39 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.32 B/. (€2.21) | €1.68 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 B/. (€8) | €6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.42 B/. (€2.31) | €1.76 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.44 B/. (€2.33) | €1.10 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.48 B/. (€1.41) | €0.90 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 B/. (€15) | €7 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.49 B/. (€2.37) | €1.77 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.02 B/. (€1.93) | €0.88 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Panama is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Panama | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,294 B/. (€1,236) | €1,185 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 748 B/. (€714) | €758 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 94 B/. (€90) | €113 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 860 B/. (€821) | €714 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 480 B/. (€458) | €540 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 75 B/. (€72) | €74 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 B/. (€29) | €30 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 331 B/. (€316) | €342 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 136 B/. (€130) | €93 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 B/. (€15) | €10 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Panama is 4% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Panama | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47 B/. (€45) | €72 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 38 B/. (€36) | €30 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 76 B/. (€73) | €78 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80 B/. (€76) | €86 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Panama is 15% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Panama | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,986 B/. (€20,039) | €23,262 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.20 B/. (€1.15) | €1.61 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38 B/. (€36) | €41 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Panama is 67% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Panama | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 B/. (€7) | €5.63 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 B/. (€23) | €7 | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 64 B/. (€61) | €59 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 B/. (€6) | €4.16 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.29 B/. (€5.05) | €2.50 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 B/. (€7) | €2.84 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.83 B/. (€2.70) | €1.44 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.32 B/. (€3.17) | €1.88 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 B/. (€16) | €17 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Panama is 32% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Panama | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 B/. (€40) | €31 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 B/. (€12) | €16 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 B/. (€64) | €50 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55 B/. (€53) | €41 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7 B/. (€6) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.27 B/. (€4.07) | €2.64 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.13 B/. (€2.99) | €4.04 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 882 B/. (€842) | €447 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 B/. (€0.29) | €0.15 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 B/. (€48) | €47 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 B/. (€6) | €4.97 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,985 prices entered by 1,178 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Panama is 12% more expensive than in Spain
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