Cost of living in La Lima is 16% lower than in Limon (without rent).
Rent in La Lima is 38% cheaper than in Limon.
Cost of living including rent in La Lima is 28% lower than in Limon.
Food in La Lima is 10% cheaper than in Limon.
Transport in La Lima is 8% cheaper than in Limon.
| La Lima | Limon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| La Lima | Limon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.78 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.3 $ | 45 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.09 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.12 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.3 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.38 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.7 $ | 18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.32 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 9.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.77 $ | 4.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.5 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.1 $ | 14.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.2 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.57 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.48 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.36 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.51 $ | 3.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.1 $ | 44.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 238 $ | 440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 452 $ | 228 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 349 $ | 590 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 582 $ | 505 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 506 $ | 2,175 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 542 $ | 1,349 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 557 $ | 1,045 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.88 % | 11.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.5 $ | 33 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.37 $ | 7.92 $ |
| Haircut | 4.68 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.3 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.5 $ | 70.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 131 $ | 470 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,499 $ | 11,720 $ |