Cost of Living Comparison Between Aguadulce and Bocas del Toro Cost of Living Comparison Between Aguadulce and Bocas del Toro

😐 Solo nomad: Aguadulce is 34.3% more expensive than Bocas del Toro without rent, and 37.6% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Aguadulce is 40.5% more expensive than Bocas del Toro without rent, and 25% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.97 PAB 9.97
$9.29 PAB 9.29
7.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.4 PAB 49.4
$49.55 PAB 49.55
-0.30%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.77 PAB 7.77
$10.01 PAB 10.01
-22.38%
Cappuccino
$3.65 PAB 3.65
$3.97 PAB 3.97
-8.06%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 PAB 1.65
$1.72 PAB 1.72
-4.07%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 PAB 1.36
$1.66 PAB 1.66
-18.07%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.08 PAB 3.08
$2.02 PAB 2.02
52.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.88 PAB 3.88
$4.04 PAB 4.04
-3.96%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.81 PAB 1.81
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White Bread (500g)
$2.56 PAB 2.56
$3.83 PAB 3.83
-33.16%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.47 PAB 2.47
-
-
Eggs
$2.9 PAB 2.9
$2.64 PAB 2.64
9.85%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.57 PAB 11.57
$16.96 PAB 16.96
-31.78%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.07 PAB 7.07
$9.08 PAB 9.08
-22.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.91 PAB 9.91
$8.49 PAB 8.49
16.73%
Apples (1kg)
$3.43 PAB 3.43
$4.57 PAB 4.57
-24.95%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 PAB 1.5
$1.51 PAB 1.51
-0.66%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.78 PAB 2.78
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Tomato (1kg)
$3.09 PAB 3.09
$4.99 PAB 4.99
-38.08%
Potato (1kg)
$2.27 PAB 2.27
$3.3 PAB 3.3
-31.21%
Onion (1kg)
$2.8 PAB 2.8
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 PAB 2.18
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.59 PAB 1.59
$1.58 PAB 1.58
0.63%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.86 PAB 5.86
-
-
Wine (Bottle)
$10.15 PAB 10.15
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.24 PAB 1.24
$2.79 PAB 2.79
-55.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.45 PAB 2.45
$2.52 PAB 2.52
-2.78%
🚌 Getting Around
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.24 PAB 0.24
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.48 PAB 2.48
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-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 PAB 1.78
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.17 PAB 22.17
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.92 PAB 0.92
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-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.7K PAB 19.7K
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-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.7K PAB 20.7K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$121 PAB 121
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-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$30.23 PAB 30.23
$30.59 PAB 30.59
-1.18%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$48.49 PAB 48.49
$34.59 PAB 34.59
40.19%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.8 PAB 45.8
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-
Cinema Ticket
$8.04 PAB 8.04
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$471 PAB 471
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$15.5K PAB 15.5K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.9 PAB 51.9
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-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.44 PAB 46.44
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-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.2 PAB 88.2
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 PAB 122
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$744 PAB 744
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$896 PAB 896
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$1,190 PAB 1,190
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$1,186 PAB 1,186
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$697 PAB 697
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.23
0
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Last update for Aguadulce: October 28, 2025

Last update for Bocas del Toro: October 27, 2025

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