Cost of living in Ponce is very similar to Panama City (without rent).
Rent in Ponce is 14% cheaper than in Panama City.
Cost of living including rent in Ponce is 8% lower than in Panama City.
Food in Ponce is 2% more expensive than in Panama City.
Transport in Ponce is 15% cheaper than in Panama City.
| Ponce | Panama City | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ponce | Panama City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.4 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.9 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.43 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.96 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.3 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.35 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.61 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.17 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.58 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.45 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 9.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.4 $ | 5.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.84 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 75.3 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.9 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 57.5 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.6 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.31 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.03 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.84 $ | 3.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
117 $ | 76.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
179 $ | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.7 $ | 47.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 441 $ | 577 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 825 $ | 1,198 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 989 $ | 1,757 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,723 $ | 2,406 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,409 $ | 1,535 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,709 $ | 914 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.73 % | 6.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.1 $ | 43.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.01 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Haircut | 13.6 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.5 $ | 90.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.7 $ | 54.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 348 $ | 437 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,561 $ | 9,531 $ |