| CRC |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
₡ 6,711
|
($12)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
₡ 4,580
|
($8)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
₡ 2,453
|
($4.54)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
₡ 992
|
($1.84)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
₡ 2,216
|
($4.10)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
₡ 1,227
|
($2.27)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
₡ 2,567
|
($4.75)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
₡ 2,112
|
($3.91)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
₡ 1,432
|
($2.65)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
₡ 945
|
($1.75)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
₡ 11,346
|
($21)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
₡ 1,606
|
($2.97)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
₡ 928
|
($1.72)
|
|
|
| CRC |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
₡ 572,782
|
($1,060)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
₡ 306,580
|
($567)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
₡ 28,067
|
($52)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
₡ 389,387
|
($721)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
₡ 241,078
|
($446)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
₡ 22,275
|
($41)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
₡ 16,566
|
($31)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
₡ 219,739
|
($407)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
₡ 64,053
|
($119)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
₡ 4,711
|
($9)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
₡ 2,380
|
($4.40)
|
|
|
| CRC |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
₡ 44,695
|
($83)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
₡ 23,215
|
($43)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
₡ 54,734
|
($101)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
₡ 40,707
|
($75)
|
| CRC |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
₡ 15,977,000
|
($29,568)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
₡ 778
|
($1.44)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
₡ 25,124
|
($46)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
₡ 7,259
|
($13)
|
|
|
| CRC |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
₡ 3,874
|
($7)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
₡ 9,583
|
($18)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
₡ 36,248
|
($67)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
₡ 3,224
|
($5.97)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
₡ 2,879
|
($5.33)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
₡ 3,399
|
($6)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
₡ 1,626
|
($3.01)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
₡ 1,742
|
($3.22)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
₡ 5,876
|
($11)
|
| CRC |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
₡ 11,648
|
($22)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
₡ 7,007
|
($13)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
₡ 13,266
|
($25)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
₡ 25,393
|
($47)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
₡ 4,899
|
($9)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
₡ 2,898
|
($5.36)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
₡ 1,480
|
($2.74)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
₡ 375,282
|
($695)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
₡ 47
|
($0.09)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
₡ 32,853
|
($61)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
₡ 2,776
|
($5.14)
|
