Cost of living in Mixco is 30% lower than in Tocumen (without rent).
Rent in Mixco is 64% cheaper than in Tocumen.
Cost of living including rent in Mixco is 48% lower than in Tocumen.
Food in Mixco is 41% cheaper than in Tocumen.
Transport in Mixco is 21% more expensive than in Tocumen.
| Mixco | Tocumen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mixco | Tocumen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.74 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.3 $ | 65.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.84 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.31 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 1.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.37 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.01 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.07 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.15 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.24 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.2 $ | 5.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.65 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.1 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.84 $ | 16.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.3 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.32 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.68 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.47 $ | 2.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.6 $ | 73.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.6 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.5 $ | 51.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ | 490 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 449 $ | 982 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 282 $ | 735 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 487 $ | 1,537 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,378 $ | 2,280 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 917 $ | 1,462 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 456 $ | 873 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.02 % | 6.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.6 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.84 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Haircut | 13.8 $ | 12.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 87.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.2 $ | 54.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 44.9 $ | 441 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,672 $ | 9,424 $ |