Cost of living in Annapolis is 29% higher than in Tamarindo (without rent).
Rent in Annapolis is 102% more expensive than in Tamarindo.
Cost of living including rent in Annapolis is 73% higher than in Tamarindo.
Food in Annapolis is 34% more expensive than in Tamarindo.
Transport in Annapolis is 31% more expensive than in Tamarindo.
| Annapolis | Tamarindo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Annapolis | Tamarindo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
29.8 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.2 $ | 57.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.08 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.31 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.15 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.38 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.67 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 8.37 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 9.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.1 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.04 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.94 $ | 4.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.01 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 99.2 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.7 $ | 14.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 96.5 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.34 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.27 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.77 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 3.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 48.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 75.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70.8 $ | 51.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,694 $ | 743 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,804 $ | 871 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,529 $ | 1,623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,849 $ | 2,881 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,784 $ | 3,918 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,592 $ | 2,703 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,790 $ | 869 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.32 % | 8.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.9 $ | 96.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.6 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Haircut | 17.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.6 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.7 $ | 73.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,675 $ | 500 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,505 $ | 8,808 $ |