Cost of living in Tocumen is very similar to San Salvador (without rent).
Rent in Tocumen is 5% more expensive than in San Salvador.
Cost of living including rent in Tocumen is 3% higher than in San Salvador.
Food in Tocumen is 16% more expensive than in San Salvador.
Transport in Tocumen is 56% cheaper than in San Salvador.
| Tocumen | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tocumen | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.98 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.3 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.01 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.01 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.6 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.89 $ | 1.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.53 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.62 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.44 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.99 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.83 $ | 4.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.39 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.5 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.7 $ | 28.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46.7 $ | 40 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.2 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.33 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.95 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.84 $ | 1.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.1 $ | 63.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.2 $ | 37.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 490 $ | 482 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 982 $ | 846 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 735 $ | 720 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,537 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,280 $ | 2,019 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,462 $ | 1,397 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 873 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.19 % | 10.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.3 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.96 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Haircut | 12.4 $ | 9.67 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.1 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.2 $ | 69.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 441 $ | 160 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,424 $ | 4,693 $ |