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

Cheaper option

Category Breakdown

Category
Coronado
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$1,150
$1,147

Utilities

$263
$140
-47%

Groceries

$280
$182
-35%

Dining Out

$96
$120
+25%

Transportation

$120
$210
+75%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$193
$237
+23%

Healthcare

$130
$50
-62%

Phone & Subscriptions

$53
$41
-23%
Monthly Total
$2,285
$2,126
-7%

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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