Boquete ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in Panama on cost — $1,143 a month in essentials, 16% above Santiago, the cheapest. The average net salary of $800 covers that 0.7×. 100 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province/comarca level. PM2.5 averages 3.9 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 19°C, May 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $700 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $825 |
| Groceries | $159 |
| Dining out | $158 |
| Utilities | $101 |
| Local transport | $25 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,143 |
| Avg net salary | $800 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,300 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,567 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Boquete, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $40.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.50 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.79 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.25 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.38 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.18 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.80 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.10 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.55 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.37 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.55 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.41 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.67 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.38 |
| Monthly transit pass | $25.00 |
| Taxi start | $1.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.00 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.99 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $58.33 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $42.50 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $26.18 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $82.14 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.50 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Boquete has 100 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province/comarca level). That is the 3rd-highest of 6 Panama cities we track. Panama's national figure is 102.4, so Boquete runs 2 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.8°C | 20.2°C | 85% | 51% | 83 mm |
| Feb | 19°C | 20.3°C | 82% | 49% | 60 mm |
| Mar | 19.4°C | 20.9°C | 82% | 55% | 74 mm |
| Apr | 19.9°C | 22.1°C | 86% | 78% | 250 mm |
| May | 20.4°C | 23.1°C | 89% | 92% | 401 mm |
| Jun | 20.3°C | 23°C | 89% | 95% | 370 mm |
| Jul | 20.2°C | 22.7°C | 88% | 92% | 401 mm |
| Aug | 20.2°C | 22.8°C | 88% | 93% | 388 mm |
| Sep | 20.1°C | 22.8°C | 89% | 93% | 382 mm |
| Oct | 19.8°C | 22.5°C | 90% | 92% | 544 mm |
| Nov | 19.5°C | 21.8°C | 90% | 89% | 548 mm |
| Dec | 19.2°C | 20.9°C | 87% | 62% | 190 mm |
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