- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Kazakhstan
- Limón
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Limón, Costa Rica compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limón (Costa Rica) is 33% 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) | - | 1,379 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 759 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,400 (816 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,500 (874 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 800 (466 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,225 (1,879 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,250 (1,311 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 900 (524 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 900 (524 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,500 KZT | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 101 KZT | - | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Limón (Costa Rica) is 58% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 550,000 (320,430 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 89% | |
| 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 (136,911 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 523% | |
| 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 | - | 15,371 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 42,000 (24,469 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 406% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 131,759 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 34,418 KZT | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,250 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 1,400 (816 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 73% | |
| 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) | - | 22,194 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 31,231 KZT | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Limón (Costa Rica) is 16% 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 (396 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Limón (Costa Rica) is 25% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,067 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,727 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 25,000 (14,565 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 706 KZT | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 785 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 456 KZT | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 456 KZT | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,058 KZT | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Limón (Costa Rica) is 14% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 7,315 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,830 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 14,824 KZT | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,781 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,200 (699 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 133% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 70,333 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 80 (47 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 KZT | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 250 KZT | - | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 562 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Limón (Costa Rica) is 33% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 692,359 KZT
(₡ 1,188,394)
in Limón
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
520,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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