Boquete vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Boquete or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Boquete is 20% cheaper than Alicante
Monthly savings
$424
Panama
Boquete
$1,702
$29,785
Cheaper option
Spain
Alicante
$2,126
$37,205
Category Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
Utilities
Groceries
Dining Out
Transportation
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Healthcare
Phone & Subscriptions
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.
City Insights
Boquete
The major cost advantage is no AC. Electricity runs $30-80/month versus $150-300 in Panama City. Trade-off is the 40-minute drive to David for serious medical care or major shopping. Weekly power outages are common but brief. The 8-month rainy season brings heavy precipitation but predictable patterns. Car ownership helpful but not essential for town living.
Alicante
El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.
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