Panama vs Panama · 30 km apart
Panama
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Cheaper overallPanama
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| Expense | Puerto Caimito | San Miguelito | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.40 | $6.36 | Puerto Caimito |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.60 | $25.44 | Puerto Caimito |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $1.91 | Puerto Caimito |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $122 | $144 | Puerto Caimito |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.80 | $23.32 | Puerto Caimito |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.20 | $61.48 | Puerto Caimito |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.12 | $17.81 | Puerto Caimito |
| Fitness club membership | $15.12 | $17.81 | Puerto Caimito |
| Cinema ticket | $3.96 | $4.66 | Puerto Caimito |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $242 | $297 | Puerto Caimito |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $168 | $207 | Puerto Caimito |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $505 | $620 | Puerto Caimito |
| Total single-person budget | $528 | $631 | Puerto Caimito |
| Average net salary | $810 | $954 |
Puerto Caimito is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Puerto Caimito runs about $528 versus $631 in San Miguelito — a difference of roughly 19%.
Salary-adjusted, San Miguelito 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 Caimito · Full cost of living in San Miguelito