Is the cost of living in Bocas del Toro high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Bocas del Toro, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Bocas del Toro is relatively low compared to other parts of the world. Rent for a nice 1 bedroom apartment is typically around $400 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment is around $600 USD per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Bocas del Toro typically costs around $10 USD per person," remarked another expat who made the move to Bocas del Toro, Panama.
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Is the cost of living in Bocas del Toro high?
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