Cost of living
Colon (Panama) compared to Panama Oeste
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Overview comparison
Colon (Panama)Panama Oeste
Consumer prices in Panama Oeste are roughly 8% higher than in Colon (Panama).
Cost of living
| Item | Colon (Panama) | Panama Oeste |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,391 | 1,230 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,133 | 2,613 |
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| Without rent one person | 683 | 549 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,537 | 1,911 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 695.18 | 635.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 859.12 | 687.29 |
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| Food person | 395 | 485 |
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| Food family | 1,422 | 1,389 |
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| Transport person | 58.82 | 52.72 |
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| Transport family | 146.17 | 172.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.2 years | 82.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Colon (Panama) | Panama Oeste |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.95 | 12.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.9 | 52.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.74 | 8.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.24 | 2.9 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.59 | 4.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.71 | 1.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Colon (Panama) | Panama Oeste |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 507.18 | 402.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 482.32 | 351.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 757.11 | 702.3 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 518.98 | 505.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.62 | 108.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 183.74 | 147.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.52 | 44.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Colon (Panama) | Panama Oeste |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.26 | 6.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,176 | 1,948 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,323 | 1,742 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 32.95% | 45.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.81 | 14.84 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | Colon (Panama) | Panama Oeste |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 | 2.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.99 | 2.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.79 | 2.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.3 | 12.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.43 | 6.71 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.55 | 8.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.5 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.01 |
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Other
| Item | Colon (Panama) | Panama Oeste |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.39 | 23.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.67 | 6.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.16 | 31.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.51 | 6.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.65 | 60.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.67 | 79.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 430.68 | 426.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,967 | 10,568 |
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