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| Expense | Puerto Armuelles | David | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.40 | $6.00 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.60 | $24.00 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $1.80 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $122 | $136 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.80 | $22.00 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.20 | $58.00 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.12 | $16.80 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Fitness club membership | $15.12 | $16.80 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Cinema ticket | $3.96 | $4.40 | Puerto Armuelles |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $242 | $276 | Puerto Armuelles |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $168 | $192 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $505 | $576 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Total single-person budget | $528 | $592 | Puerto Armuelles |
| Average net salary | $810 | $900 |
Puerto Armuelles is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Puerto Armuelles runs about $528 versus $592 in David — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, David 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 Puerto Armuelles · Full cost of living in David