Panama vs Panama · 17 km apart
Panama
single / month
Cheaper overallPanama
single / month
| Expense | Alcalde Díaz | Panama City | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.58 | $7.80 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.32 | $31.20 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Cappuccino | $1.67 | $2.34 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $126 | $177 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.46 | $28.60 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $53.94 | $75.40 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.62 | $21.84 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Fitness club membership | $15.62 | $21.84 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Cinema ticket | $4.09 | $5.72 | Alcalde Díaz |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $252 | $383 | Alcalde Díaz |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $175 | $267 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $526 | $800 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Total single-person budget | $547 | $787 | Alcalde Díaz |
| Average net salary | $837 | $1,170 |
Alcalde Díaz is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Alcalde Díaz runs about $547 versus $787 in Panama City — a difference of roughly 44%.
Salary-adjusted, Panama City leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Alcalde Díaz · Full cost of living in Panama City