Cost of Living Comparison Between Las Cumbres and Bocas del Toro Cost of Living Comparison Between Las Cumbres and Bocas del Toro

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$9.32 PAB 9.32

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$50.4 PAB 50.4

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.02 PAB 10.02

Cappuccino

$4.12 PAB 4.12

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.78 PAB 1.78

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.65 PAB 1.65

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.98 PAB 1.98

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.01 PAB 4.01

White Bread (500g)

$3.75 PAB 3.75

Eggs

$2.64 PAB 2.64

Local Cheese (1kg)

$16.99 PAB 16.99

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.70 PAB 8.70

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.24 PAB 8.24

Apples (1kg)

$4.61 PAB 4.61

Banana (1kg)

$1.54 PAB 1.54

Tomato (1kg)

$5.03 PAB 5.03

Potato (1kg)

$3.34 PAB 3.34

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.60 PAB 1.60

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.89 PAB 2.89

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.47 PAB 2.47

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$29.91 PAB 29.91

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$35.19 PAB 35.19

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$762 PAB 762

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$883 PAB 883

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,189 PAB 1,189

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,201 PAB 1,201

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$701 PAB 701

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Las Cumbres: January 13, 2026

Last update for Bocas del Toro: January 11, 2026

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