Cost of living in Cedar Falls is 8% lower than in Tocumen (without rent).
Rent in Cedar Falls is 12% cheaper than in Tocumen.
Cost of living including rent in Cedar Falls is 10% lower than in Tocumen.
Food in Cedar Falls is 9% cheaper than in Tocumen.
Transport in Cedar Falls is 26% cheaper than in Tocumen.
| Cedar Falls | Tocumen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cedar Falls | Tocumen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.41 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.9 $ | 65.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.02 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.09 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.72 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.31 $ | 1.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.43 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.29 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.95 $ | 5.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.83 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.2 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.06 $ | 16.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 64.3 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.08 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.37 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.39 $ | 2.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.6 $ | 73.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.2 $ | 51.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 435 $ | 490 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 655 $ | 982 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 544 $ | 735 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 801 $ | 1,537 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,170 $ | 2,280 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,980 $ | 1,462 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,511 $ | 873 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 6.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.41 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Haircut | 12.9 $ | 12.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.4 $ | 87.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.2 $ | 54.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,408 $ | 441 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,568 $ | 9,424 $ |