Panama vs Panama · 21 km apart
Panama
single / month
Cheaper overallPanama
single / month
| Expense | Nuevo Arraiján | Panama City | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.40 | $7.80 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.60 | $31.20 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $2.34 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $122 | $177 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.80 | $28.60 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.20 | $75.40 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.12 | $21.84 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Fitness club membership | $15.12 | $21.84 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Cinema ticket | $3.96 | $5.72 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $242 | $383 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $168 | $267 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $505 | $800 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Total single-person budget | $528 | $787 | Nuevo Arraiján |
| Average net salary | $810 | $1,170 |
Nuevo Arraiján is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Nuevo Arraiján runs about $528 versus $787 in Panama City — a difference of roughly 49%.
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 Nuevo Arraiján · Full cost of living in Panama City