Cost of living in Kingston is 19% higher than in Heredia (without rent).
Rent in Kingston is 6% cheaper than in Heredia.
Cost of living including rent in Kingston is 6% higher than in Heredia.
Food in Kingston is 13% more expensive than in Heredia.
Transport in Kingston is 250% more expensive than in Heredia.
| Kingston | Heredia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kingston | Heredia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.66 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.8 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.8 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.17 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.05 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.41 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 4.25 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.46 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.45 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 8.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.1 $ | 9.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.29 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.08 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.97 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.99 $ | 4.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.96 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27.1 $ | 14.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.99 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.58 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ | 3.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.8 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
147 $ | 48.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.2 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 372 $ | 537 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,187 $ | 853 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 788 $ | 645 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,261 $ | 1,346 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,937 $ | 2,039 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,690 $ | 1,508 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 765 $ | 1,220 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.37 % | 11.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 75 $ | 48.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Haircut | 9.66 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.4 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.9 $ | 63.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 240 $ | 480 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,136 $ | 13,065 $ |