Cost of living in Limon is 18% higher than in La Lima (without rent).
Rent in Limon is 61% more expensive than in La Lima.
Cost of living including rent in Limon is 38% higher than in La Lima.
Food in Limon is 11% more expensive than in La Lima.
Transport in Limon is 9% more expensive than in La Lima.
| Limon | La Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Limon | La Lima | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.91 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.89 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.64 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.79 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.39 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.72 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.58 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.03 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.86 $ | 2.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.91 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.4 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.5 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.3 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.6 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.07 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.05 $ | 7.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.77 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.91 $ | 2.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 84 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
200 $ | 129 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.6 $ | 57.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 440 $ | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 228 $ | 452 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 590 $ | 349 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 505 $ | 582 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,175 $ | 506 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,349 $ | 542 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,045 $ | 557 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.25 % | 10.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.92 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 4.68 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.3 $ | 49.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 470 $ | 131 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,720 $ | 3,499 $ |