Town in Los Santos, Panama
Cost of living in Pedasí
How much a month costs in Pedasí
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,500–2,300 ($1,500–2,300).
Prices in Pedasí
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $500–1,000 | $500–1,000 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $350–650 | $350–650 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $12–25 | $12–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $50–110 | $50–110 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $4–7 | $4–7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $12–22 | $12–22 |
| Cappuccino | $2.5–4 | $2.5–4.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $1.5–3 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $1–3 | $1–3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $5–10 | $5–10 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $25–45 | $25–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10–25 | $10–25 |
Value for money: 52/100
A value score of 52/100 means Pedasí gives more quality of life per dollar than 51% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 6 places we cover in Panama.
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Cost of living across Panama
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina | $1,200–1,800 | 72/100 |
| Boquete | $1,300–2,000 | 67/100 |
| Bocas del Toro | $1,500–2,300 | 44/100 |
| Pedasí | $1,500–2,300 | 52/100 |
| San Blas Islands | $1,500–2,500 | 47/100 |
| Panama City | $2,000–3,000 | 25/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Pedasí
Similar safety, lower cost, in Mexico & Central America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Ometepe | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| León | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| Guanajuato | Mexico | $988–1,540 |
| Granada | Nicaragua | $815–1,360 |
| Utila | Honduras | $894–1,420 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Pedasí?
About $800–1,200 on a lean budget, $1,500–2,300 for a comfortable month and $2,800–4,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Pedasí?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $500–1,000 ($500–1,000) a month in the center and $350–650 ($350–650) outside it.
How much does food cost in Pedasí?
A local meal is $4–7 ($4–7); a mid-range restaurant is $12–22 ($12–22) per person.
Is Panama expensive?
Prices in Panama are about 45% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Ministerio de Salud (MINSA): Pedasí health profile
- Ministerio de Salud (MINSA)
- Panama Tocumen Airport
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.