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

😐 Solo nomad: Panama is 53.6% more expensive than Brazil without rent, and 92.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Panama is 53.7% more expensive than Brazil without rent, and 92% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.89 PAB 9.89
$5.29 R$26.42
86.96%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.66 PAB 49.66
$29.02 R$145
71.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.68 PAB 7.68
$6.19 R$30.88
24.07%
Cappuccino
$3.49 PAB 3.49
$1.71 R$8.56
104.09%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.47 PAB 1.47
$1.07 R$5.34
37.38%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 PAB 1.26
$0.66 R$3.30
90.91%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.31 PAB 2.31
$1.78 R$8.90
29.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.80 PAB 3.80
$2.62 R$13.08
45.04%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.84 PAB 1.84
$0.95 R$4.73
93.68%
White Bread (500g)
$2.47 PAB 2.47
$1.53 R$7.63
61.44%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.24 PAB 2.24
$1.23 R$6.11
82.11%
Eggs
$2.72 PAB 2.72
$2.12 R$10.57
28.30%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.12 PAB 11.12
$8.71 R$43.49
27.67%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.03 PAB 7.03
$3.67 R$18.30
91.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.16 PAB 9.16
$7.44 R$37.14
23.12%
Apples (1kg)
$3.94 PAB 3.94
$2.12 R$10.57
85.85%
Banana (1kg)
$1.32 PAB 1.32
$1.33 R$6.62
-0.75%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.99 PAB 2.99
$1.14 R$5.67
162.28%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.98 PAB 2.98
$1.50 R$7.50
98.67%
Potato (1kg)
$2.16 PAB 2.16
$1.18 R$5.90
83.05%
Onion (1kg)
$2.48 PAB 2.48
$1.11 R$5.55
123.42%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.08 PAB 2.08
$0.75 R$3.74
177.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.61 PAB 1.61
$0.70 R$3.48
130.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.87 PAB 5.87
$2.13 R$10.64
175.59%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.93 PAB 9.93
$7.78 R$38.84
27.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.22 PAB 1.22
$1.17 R$5.82
4.27%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 PAB 2.25
$2.16 R$10.79
4.17%
🚌 Getting Around
Panama
Brazil
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.52 PAB 0.52
$0.94 R$4.71
-44.68%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.98 PAB 24.98
$40.50 R$202
-38.32%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.06 PAB 2.06
$1.05 R$5.26
96.19%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.05 PAB 2.05
$0.87 R$4.35
135.63%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$21.36 PAB 21.36
$7.34 R$36.65
191.01%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.88 PAB 0.88
$1.09 R$5.43
-19.27%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.5K PAB 21.5K
$21.5K R$107.3K
-0.06%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.1K PAB 21.1K
$28.1K R$140.2K
-24.83%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$108 PAB 108
$67.9 R$339
59.03%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$29.60 PAB 29.60
$13.96 R$69.7
112.03%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$47.27 PAB 47.27
$19.11 R$95.4
147.36%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$49.91 PAB 49.91
$23.13 R$115
115.78%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$34.22 PAB 34.22
$22.65 R$113
51.08%
Cinema Ticket
$7.04 PAB 7.04
$6.17 R$30.77
14.10%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$452 PAB 452
$289 R$1,443
56.11%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.6K PAB 11.6K
$7,313 R$36.5K
58.18%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$47.42 PAB 47.42
$49.43 R$247
-4.07%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.80 PAB 40.80
$42.74 R$213
-4.54%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.7 PAB 83.7
$76.9 R$384
8.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$120 PAB 120
$62.4 R$311
92.20%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Panama
Brazil
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$939 PAB 939
$336 R$1,677
179.47%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$714 PAB 714
$230 R$1,148
210.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,730 PAB 1,730
$647 R$3,227
167.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,353 PAB 1,353
$447 R$2,229
202.94%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,042 PAB 3,042
$1,885 R$9,404
61.44%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,677 PAB 1,677
$1,276 R$6,369
31.38%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Panama
Brazil
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$821 PAB 821
$535 R$2,670
53.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.3
11.16
-43.55%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Panama: April 12, 2026

Last update for Brazil: April 12, 2026

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