Last update: Oct 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between Bocas del Toro and Bugaba

Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bugaba, Panama
Bocas del Toro
🇵🇦 Panama
$1,477
/mo nomad
Bugaba
🇵🇦 Panama
-
/mo nomad
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bocas del Toro
Bugaba
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.52 PAB 9.52
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.3 PAB 50.3
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.06 PAB 10.06
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Cappuccino
$4.09 PAB 4.09
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 PAB 1.73
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.60 PAB 1.60
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.03 PAB 2.03
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.11 PAB 4.11
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bocas del Toro
Bugaba
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.05 PAB 2.05
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White Bread (500g)
$3.88 PAB 3.88
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Eggs
$2.68 PAB 2.68
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$17.27 PAB 17.27
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.58 PAB 8.58
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.24 PAB 8.24
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Apples (1kg)
$9.85 PAB 9.85
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Banana (1kg)
$1.51 PAB 1.51
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Tomato (1kg)
$4.84 PAB 4.84
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Potato (1kg)
$3.26 PAB 3.26
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.63 PAB 1.63
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.92 PAB 2.92
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.52 PAB 2.52
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bocas del Toro
Bugaba
Difference
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$40.27 PAB 40.27
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-
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.72 PAB 34.72
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bocas del Toro
Bugaba
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$754 PAB 754
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$894 PAB 894
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,189 PAB 1,189
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,193 PAB 1,193
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Bocas del Toro
Bugaba
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$710 PAB 710
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Bocas del Toro: October 31, 2026

Last update for Bugaba: November 1, 2026

Good to know
🇵🇦 Bocas del Toro
🇵🇦 Bugaba
🕒 Local time
16:48 4:48 PM
16:48 4:48 PM
Same time as Bocas del Toro
🌤 Weather
👥 Population
159,228
25,000
💱 Currency
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USD, EUR to PAB – Panamanian Balboa Converter

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