Cost of living
Tocumen compared to Darien (Panama)
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Overview comparison
TocumenDarien (Panama)
Consumer prices in Tocumen are roughly 27% higher than in Darien (Panama).
Cost of living
| Item | Tocumen | Darien (Panama) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,027 | 773 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,739 | 2,473 |
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| Without rent one person | 457 | 412 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,895 | 1,510 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 566.6 | 527.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,415.9 | 904.25 |
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| Food person | 413 | 342 |
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| Food family | 1,075 | 912 |
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| Transport person | 33.34 | 31.62 |
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| Transport family | 120.79 | 80.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.12 years | 83.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tocumen | Darien (Panama) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.3 | 12.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.86 | 37.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.99 | 10.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.54 | 2.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.03 | 2.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.08 | 0.95 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tocumen | Darien (Panama) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 699.42 | 296.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 399.34 | 324.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,525.37 | 610.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,134.19 | 858.63 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.49 | 100.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.09 | 133.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.55 | 14.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tocumen | Darien (Panama) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.18 | 3.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,932 | 1,510 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,351 | 1,067 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.31% | 27.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.32 | 7.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tocumen | Darien (Panama) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 2.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.45 | 0.94 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.34 | 3.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.21 | 12.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.83 | 8.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.76 | 11.26 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.46 | 2.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Tocumen | Darien (Panama) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.93 | 23.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.9 | 9.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 56.02 | 17.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.69 | 5.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.7 | 20.31 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.51 | 48.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 481.75 | 606.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,662 | 7,482 |
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