Cost of living in May Pen is 4% higher than in Tocumen (without rent).
Rent in May Pen is 65% cheaper than in Tocumen.
Cost of living including rent in May Pen is 33% lower than in Tocumen.
Food in May Pen is very similar to Tocumen.
Transport in May Pen is 54% more expensive than in Tocumen.
| May Pen | Tocumen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| May Pen | Tocumen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.77 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.6 $ | 65.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.51 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.78 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.15 $ | 1.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.89 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.05 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.23 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.09 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.45 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.7 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.77 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.78 $ | 5.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.7 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27 $ | 16.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.2 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.85 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.17 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.27 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ | 2.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62 $ | 73.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.5 $ | 51.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 490 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 449 $ | 982 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ | 735 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 570 $ | 1,537 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,813 $ | 2,280 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,679 $ | 1,462 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 807 $ | 873 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.38 % | 6.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 77.6 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.7 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Haircut | 8.91 $ | 12.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.4 $ | 87.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.2 $ | 54.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 317 $ | 441 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,141 $ | 9,424 $ |