Cost of Living Comparison Between Boquete and La Chorrera Cost of Living Comparison Between Boquete and La Chorrera

😐 Solo nomad: Boquete is 2151.7% more expensive than La Chorrera without rent, and 691% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Boquete is 2292.4% more expensive than La Chorrera without rent, and 573.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Boquete
La Chorrera
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.44 PAB 5.44
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.9 PAB 29.9
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.66 PAB 7.66
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Cappuccino
$3.36 PAB 3.36
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 PAB 1.41
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 PAB 0.86
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 PAB 1.73
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 PAB 1.96
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Boquete
La Chorrera
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.58 PAB 1.58
$1.77 PAB 1.77
-10.73%
White Bread (500g)
$2.37 PAB 2.37
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.4 PAB 1.4
$3.18 PAB 3.18
-55.97%
Eggs
$2.56 PAB 2.56
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.15 PAB 9.15
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.73 PAB 7.73
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.94 PAB 10.94
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Apples (1kg)
$4.29 PAB 4.29
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Banana (1kg)
$1.05 PAB 1.05
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Oranges (1kg)
$3.23 PAB 3.23
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.59 PAB 1.59
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Potato (1kg)
$2.19 PAB 2.19
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Onion (1kg)
$1.74 PAB 1.74
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.27 PAB 2.27
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.62 PAB 1.62
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.22 PAB 5.22
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Wine (Bottle)
$7.78 PAB 7.78
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 PAB 1.19
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.6 PAB 2.6
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🚌 Getting Around
Boquete
La Chorrera
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.52 PAB 1.52
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.59 PAB 24.59
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.98 PAB 0.98
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.94 PAB 1.94
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 PAB 30.06
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.89 PAB 0.89
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.2K PAB 25.2K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.6K PAB 20.6K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Boquete
La Chorrera
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$54.3 PAB 54.3
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$29.49 PAB 29.49
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$46.63 PAB 46.63
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Boquete
La Chorrera
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$87.7 PAB 87.7
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.71 PAB 17.71
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Cinema Ticket
$6.6 PAB 6.6
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Boquete
La Chorrera
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 PAB 253
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Boquete
La Chorrera
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$34.75 PAB 34.75
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.98 PAB 24.98
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$52.4 PAB 52.4
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$59.1 PAB 59.1
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Boquete
La Chorrera
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$768 PAB 768
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$630 PAB 630
$144 PAB 144
336.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,570 PAB 1,570
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,124 PAB 1,124
$351 PAB 351
220.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,188 PAB 1,188
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,165 PAB 1,165
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Boquete
La Chorrera
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$593 PAB 593
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7
0
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Last update for Boquete: November 5, 2025

Last update for La Chorrera: November 4, 2025

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