Cost of living in Ashland is 57% higher than in Tocumen (without rent).
Rent in Ashland is 99% more expensive than in Tocumen.
Cost of living including rent in Ashland is 79% higher than in Tocumen.
Food in Ashland is 52% more expensive than in Tocumen.
Transport in Ashland is 78% more expensive than in Tocumen.
| Ashland | Tocumen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ashland | Tocumen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.8 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.9 $ | 65.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.86 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.57 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.4 $ | 1.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.16 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.15 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.1 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.19 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.5 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.9 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.05 $ | 5.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.01 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 31.4 $ | 16.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 151 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.03 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.34 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.33 $ | 2.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 73.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
176 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.5 $ | 51.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,126 $ | 490 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,923 $ | 982 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,189 $ | 735 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,969 $ | 1,537 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,087 $ | 2,280 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,102 $ | 1,462 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,696 $ | 873 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 6.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.9 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Haircut | 20.7 $ | 12.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ | 87.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.4 $ | 54.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,035 $ | 441 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,462 $ | 9,424 $ |