Coronado vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Coronado or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Alicante is 7% cheaper than Coronado
Monthly savings
$159
Panama
Coronado
$2,285
$39,988
Spain
Alicante
$2,126
$37,205
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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
Coronado
Car is essential in this spread-out beach community. The Dry Arc location means less rain than other coastal areas but still hot—AC is unavoidable. Weekend crowds from Panama City can increase prices and congestion. Hospital San Fernando clinic provides English-speaking basic care; serious needs require Panama City trip (1-1.5 hours).
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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