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

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$9.58 PAB 9.58

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$49.60 PAB 49.60

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.17 PAB 10.17

Cappuccino

$4.09 PAB 4.09

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

$1.73 PAB 1.73

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.61 PAB 1.61

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.02 PAB 2.02

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.08 PAB 4.08

White Bread (500g)

$3.83 PAB 3.83

Eggs

$2.56 PAB 2.56

Local Cheese (1kg)

$16.92 PAB 16.92

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.89 PAB 8.89

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.32 PAB 8.32

Apples (1kg)

$4.51 PAB 4.51

Banana (1kg)

$1.52 PAB 1.52

Tomato (1kg)

$5.10 PAB 5.10

Potato (1kg)

$3.29 PAB 3.29

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.58 PAB 1.58

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.81 PAB 2.81

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.49 PAB 2.49

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

$29.69 PAB 29.69

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$34.87 PAB 34.87

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$740 PAB 740

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$895 PAB 895

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,221 PAB 1,221

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,186 PAB 1,186

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$703 PAB 703

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

Last update for Veracruz: March 1, 2026

Last update for Bocas del Toro: March 1, 2026

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