- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Kazakhstan
- Limón
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Limón, Costa Rica compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limón (Costa Rica) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 1,937 KZT | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,345 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 677 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,400 (810 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,500 (868 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 800 (463 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,225 (1,865 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,250 (1,301 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 900 (521 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 900 (521 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,500 KZT | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 296 KZT | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 88 KZT | - | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Limón (Costa Rica) is 63% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 550,000 (318,094 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 134,603 KZT | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 235,000 (135,913 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 601% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 122,435 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 84,065 KZT | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,210 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 42,000 (24,291 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 123,925 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,151 KZT | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,647 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 1,400 (810 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 69% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Limón (Costa Rica) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 13,333 KZT | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 15,061 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 26,009 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,264 KZT | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Limón (Costa Rica) is 18% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,600,000 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 680 (393 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Limón (Costa Rica) is 26% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,085 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,512 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 25,000 (14,459 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 682 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 659 KZT | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 715 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 415 KZT | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 422 KZT | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,074 KZT | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Limón (Costa Rica) is 15% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 6,233 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,878 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 13,623 KZT | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,681 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,200 (694 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 131% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 59,114 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 80 (46 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 KZT | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 250 KZT | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 468 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.578
KZT
/
CRC
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Cost of living in Limón (Costa Rica) is 36% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 682,020 KZT
(₡ 1,179,245)
in Limón
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
502,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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