Cost of Living Comparison Between Panama and Brazil Cost of Living Comparison Between Panama and Brazil

😐 Solo nomad: Panama is 56.7% more expensive than Brazil without rent, and 98% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Panama is 54.5% more expensive than Brazil without rent, and 92.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.18 PABĀ 10.18
$5.31 R$29.48
91.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.5 PABĀ 50.5
$29.19 R$162
72.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.58 PABĀ 7.58
$6.29 R$34.91
20.51%
Cappuccino
$3.55 PABĀ 3.55
$1.76 R$9.79
101.70%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.51 PABĀ 1.51
$1.08 R$6
39.81%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.23 PABĀ 1.23
$0.72 R$4.02
70.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.23 PABĀ 2.23
$1.84 R$10.21
21.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.73 PABĀ 3.73
$2.73 R$15.16
36.63%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.83 PABĀ 1.83
$0.96 R$5.32
90.63%
White Bread (500g)
$2.41 PABĀ 2.41
$1.48 R$8.2
62.84%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.27 PABĀ 2.27
$1.17 R$6.5
94.02%
Eggs
$2.7 PABĀ 2.7
$2.12 R$11.79
27.36%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.54 PABĀ 11.54
$8.41 R$46.69
37.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.39 PABĀ 7.39
$3.82 R$21.18
93.46%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.36 PABĀ 9.36
$7.55 R$41.89
23.97%
Apples (1kg)
$3.89 PABĀ 3.89
$2.15 R$11.94
80.93%
Banana (1kg)
$1.37 PABĀ 1.37
$1.28 R$7.09
7.03%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.89 PABĀ 2.89
$1.13 R$6.27
155.75%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.05 PABĀ 3.05
$1.48 R$8.22
106.08%
Potato (1kg)
$2.1 PABĀ 2.1
$1.17 R$6.49
79.49%
Onion (1kg)
$2.46 PABĀ 2.46
$1.1 R$6.1
123.64%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.14 PABĀ 2.14
$0.75 R$4.14
185.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.6 PABĀ 1.6
$0.7 R$3.9
128.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.88 PABĀ 5.88
$2.1 R$11.63
180.00%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.17 PABĀ 10.17
$7.4 R$41.05
37.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.24 PABĀ 1.24
$1.18 R$6.55
5.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 PABĀ 2.22
$2.25 R$12.48
-1.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Panama
Brazil
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.52 PABĀ 0.52
$0.93 R$5.18
-44.09%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$25.45 PABĀ 25.45
$41.29 R$229
-38.36%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.05 PABĀ 2.05
$1.05 R$5.83
95.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.99 PABĀ 1.99
$0.83 R$4.59
139.76%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$20.72 PABĀ 20.72
$7.14 R$39.63
190.20%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 PABĀ 0.96
$1.09 R$6.08
-11.93%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.3K PABĀ 21.3K
$22K R$121.8K
-2.77%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K PABĀ 20.9K
$27.4K R$151.8K
-23.61%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$108 PABĀ 108
$69.6 R$386
55.34%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$29.43 PABĀ 29.43
$13.69 R$76
114.97%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$47.41 PABĀ 47.41
$18.72 R$104
153.26%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$49.24 PABĀ 49.24
$22.75 R$126
116.44%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$33.72 PABĀ 33.72
$22.18 R$123
52.03%
Cinema Ticket
$7.11 PABĀ 7.11
$6.15 R$34.12
15.61%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$439 PABĀ 439
$281 R$1,562
56.10%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.6K PABĀ 11.6K
$7,377 R$40.9K
56.77%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$47.07 PABĀ 47.07
$48.73 R$271
-3.41%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.77 PABĀ 40.77
$41.91 R$233
-2.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85 PABĀ 85
$75 R$416
13.25%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$116 PABĀ 116
$61.4 R$341
88.91%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Panama
Brazil
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$923 PABĀ 923
$332 R$1,844
177.91%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$711 PABĀ 711
$229 R$1,273
209.96%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,745 PABĀ 1,745
$638 R$3,540
173.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,378 PABĀ 1,378
$448 R$2,484
207.98%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,884 PABĀ 1,884
$1,689 R$9,376
11.54%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,502 PABĀ 1,502
$1,176 R$6,527
27.75%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$807 PABĀ 807
$481 R$2,672
67.66%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.3
11.16
-43.55%

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Last update for Panama: October 28, 2025

Last update for Brazil: October 29, 2025

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