Cost of living in Independence is 21% higher than in Puntarenas (without rent).
Rent in Independence is 73% more expensive than in Puntarenas.
Cost of living including rent in Independence is 45% higher than in Puntarenas.
Food in Independence is 24% more expensive than in Puntarenas.
Transport in Independence is 9% cheaper than in Puntarenas.
| Independence | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Independence | Puntarenas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.5 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.95 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.8 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.12 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.51 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.31 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.72 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.16 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.71 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.5 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.65 $ | 4.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.99 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.6 $ | 58.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 14.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 120 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.34 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.92 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.35 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 3.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
153 $ | 48.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
235 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
65.7 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 792 $ | 456 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,072 $ | 797 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 888 $ | 654 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,183 $ | 1,179 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,488 $ | 2,317 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,068 $ | 1,549 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,231 $ | 1,021 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.62 % | 11.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.6 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 8.71 $ |
| Haircut | 18.3 $ | 12.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88 $ | 125 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.4 $ | 73.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 816 $ | 500 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,544 $ | 12,946 $ |