Cost of Living Comparison Between Coronado and Puerto Armuelles Cost of Living Comparison Between Coronado and Puerto Armuelles

😐 Solo nomad: Coronado is 311.7% more expensive than Puerto Armuelles without rent, and 161.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Coronado is 319% more expensive than Puerto Armuelles without rent, and 250.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Coronado
Puerto Armuelles
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.79 PAB 11.79
$2.96 PAB 2.96
298.31%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.78 PAB 34.78
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.09 PAB 9.09
$6.49 PAB 6.49
40.06%
Cappuccino
$2.90 PAB 2.90
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 PAB 1.05
$1.02 PAB 1.02
2.94%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.83 PAB 0.83
$0.92 PAB 0.92
-9.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.51 PAB 1.51
$1.01 PAB 1.01
49.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.98 PAB 2.98
$1.96 PAB 1.96
52.04%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Coronado
Puerto Armuelles
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.95 PAB 1.95
$1.87 PAB 1.87
4.28%
White Bread (500g)
$1.58 PAB 1.58
$1.99 PAB 1.99
-20.60%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.92 PAB 2.92
$0.85 PAB 0.85
243.53%
Eggs
$2.27 PAB 2.27
$2.38 PAB 2.38
-4.62%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.60 PAB 14.60
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.19 PAB 6.19
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.23 PAB 9.23
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Apples (1kg)
$2.68 PAB 2.68
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Banana (1kg)
$1.01 PAB 1.01
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Oranges (1kg)
$3.07 PAB 3.07
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Tomato (1kg)
$3.00 PAB 3.00
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Potato (1kg)
$2.12 PAB 2.12
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Onion (1kg)
$1.91 PAB 1.91
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.13 PAB 2.13
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.98 PAB 0.98
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.90 PAB 5.90
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Wine (Bottle)
$9.91 PAB 9.91
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.80 PAB 0.80
$0.36 PAB 0.36
122.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 PAB 0.86
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🚌 Getting Around
Coronado
Puerto Armuelles
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.03 PAB 1.03
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 PAB 1.47
$1.46 PAB 1.46
0.68%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.46 PAB 1.46
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.13 PAB 10.13
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.90 PAB 0.90
$0.96 PAB 0.96
-6.25%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K PAB 34.2K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Coronado
Puerto Armuelles
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$110 PAB 110
$72.6 PAB 72.6
51.06%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.18 PAB 21.18
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$57.9 PAB 57.9
$62.9 PAB 62.9
-8.09%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Coronado
Puerto Armuelles
Difference
Cinema Ticket
$3.37 PAB 3.37
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Coronado
Puerto Armuelles
Difference
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,467 PAB 6,467
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Coronado
Puerto Armuelles
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$44.43 PAB 44.43
$10.14 PAB 10.14
338.17%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.29 PAB 30.29
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 PAB 101
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$134 PAB 134
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Coronado
Puerto Armuelles
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$761 PAB 761
$296 PAB 296
157.47%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$562 PAB 562
$250 PAB 250
124.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,239 PAB 1,239
$491 PAB 491
152.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,292 PAB 1,292
$450 PAB 450
187.35%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,978 PAB 1,978
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Coronado
Puerto Armuelles
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$610 PAB 610
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Coronado: April 11, 2026

Last update for Puerto Armuelles: April 12, 2026

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