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| Expense | Tocumen | San Miguelito | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.58 | $6.36 | Tocumen |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.32 | $25.44 | Tocumen |
| Cappuccino | $1.67 | $1.91 | Tocumen |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $126 | $144 | Tocumen |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.46 | $23.32 | Tocumen |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $53.94 | $61.48 | Tocumen |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.62 | $17.81 | Tocumen |
| Fitness club membership | $15.62 | $17.81 | Tocumen |
| Cinema ticket | $4.09 | $4.66 | Tocumen |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $252 | $297 | Tocumen |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $175 | $207 | Tocumen |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $526 | $620 | Tocumen |
| Total single-person budget | $547 | $631 | Tocumen |
| Average net salary | $837 | $954 |
Tocumen is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Tocumen runs about $547 versus $631 in San Miguelito — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Tocumen · Full cost of living in San Miguelito