- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Kazakhstan
- Limón
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Limón, Costa Rica compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limón (Costa Rica) is 31% 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) | - | 1,511 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 737 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,400 (842 KZT) | 326 KZT | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,500 (903 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 800 (481 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,225 (1,941 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,250 (1,354 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 900 (542 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 900 (542 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,500 KZT | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 337 KZT | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 116 KZT | - | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Limón (Costa Rica) is 60% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 550,000 (330,965 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 95% | |
| 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 (141,412 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | + 520% | |
| 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 | - | 15,597 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 42,000 (25,274 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 400% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,776 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 36,675 KZT | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,370 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 1,400 (842 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Limón (Costa Rica) is 16% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 50,000 (30,088 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 126% | |
| 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) | - | 28,121 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,108 KZT | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Limón (Costa Rica) is 15% 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 (409 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,618 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Limón (Costa Rica) is 23% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,289 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,335 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 25,000 (15,044 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 661 KZT | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 839 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 411 KZT | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 423 KZT | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,278 KZT | - | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Limón (Costa Rica) is 13% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 9,042 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,167 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,124 KZT | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,789 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,200 (722 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 80 (48 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 KZT | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 250 KZT | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.602
KZT
/
CRC
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Cost of living in Limón (Costa Rica) is 32% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 659,663 KZT
(₡ 1,096,235)
in Limón
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
501,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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