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

😐 Solo nomad: Aguadulce is 28.7% more expensive than Bocas del Toro without rent, and 39.2% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Aguadulce is 31.5% more expensive than Bocas del Toro without rent, and 23% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.81 PAB 9.81
$9.58 PAB 9.58
2.40%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.67 PAB 49.67
$49.60 PAB 49.60
0.14%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.12 PAB 8.12
$10.17 PAB 10.17
-20.16%
Cappuccino
$3.64 PAB 3.64
$4.09 PAB 4.09
-11.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 PAB 1.65
$1.73 PAB 1.73
-4.62%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.35 PAB 1.35
$1.61 PAB 1.61
-16.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.06 PAB 3.06
$2.02 PAB 2.02
51.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.95 PAB 3.95
$4.08 PAB 4.08
-3.19%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.82 PAB 1.82
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White Bread (500g)
$2.46 PAB 2.46
$3.83 PAB 3.83
-35.77%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.39 PAB 2.39
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Eggs
$2.94 PAB 2.94
$2.56 PAB 2.56
14.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.35 PAB 11.35
$16.92 PAB 16.92
-32.92%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.39 PAB 7.39
$8.89 PAB 8.89
-16.87%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.96 PAB 9.96
$8.32 PAB 8.32
19.71%
Apples (1kg)
$3.32 PAB 3.32
$4.51 PAB 4.51
-26.39%
Banana (1kg)
$1.48 PAB 1.48
$1.52 PAB 1.52
-2.63%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.73 PAB 2.73
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Tomato (1kg)
$3.15 PAB 3.15
$5.10 PAB 5.10
-38.24%
Potato (1kg)
$2.21 PAB 2.21
$3.29 PAB 3.29
-32.83%
Onion (1kg)
$2.89 PAB 2.89
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.21 PAB 2.21
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.50 PAB 1.50
$1.58 PAB 1.58
-5.06%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.15 PAB 6.15
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Wine (Bottle)
$10.28 PAB 10.28
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.30 PAB 1.30
$2.81 PAB 2.81
-53.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.44 PAB 2.44
$2.49 PAB 2.49
-2.01%
🚌 Getting Around
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.24 PAB 0.24
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-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.52 PAB 2.52
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 PAB 1.77
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$21.81 PAB 21.81
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.88 PAB 0.88
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.9K PAB 19.9K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.8K PAB 20.8K
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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)
$125 PAB 125
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$29.91 PAB 29.91
$29.69 PAB 29.69
0.74%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$48.55 PAB 48.55
$34.87 PAB 34.87
39.23%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.50 PAB 45.50
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-
Cinema Ticket
$8.03 PAB 8.03
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$470 PAB 470
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$15.9K PAB 15.9K
-
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.1 PAB 51.1
-
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.46 PAB 46.46
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.5 PAB 89.5
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$120 PAB 120
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Aguadulce
Bocas del Toro
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$740 PAB 740
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$895 PAB 895
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$1,221 PAB 1,221
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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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$703 PAB 703
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.23
0
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Last update for Aguadulce: March 3, 2026

Last update for Bocas del Toro: March 1, 2026

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