Cost of living in Puntarenas is 39% higher than in San Cristobal (without rent).
Rent in Puntarenas is 75% more expensive than in San Cristobal.
Cost of living including rent in Puntarenas is 54% higher than in San Cristobal.
Food in Puntarenas is 55% more expensive than in San Cristobal.
Transport in Puntarenas is 32% cheaper than in San Cristobal.
| Puntarenas | San Cristobal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Puntarenas | San Cristobal | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.5 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.7 $ | 49.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.55 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.07 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.64 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.91 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.57 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.24 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.36 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.54 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.05 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.4 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.87 $ | 4.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.89 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 58.9 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.44 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 67.2 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.19 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.03 $ | 4.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.8 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.87 $ | 2.62 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.2 $ | 51.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
74.1 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53 $ | 41.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 456 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 797 $ | 444 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 327 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,179 $ | 677 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,317 $ | 1,948 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,549 $ | 1,129 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,021 $ | 437 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.43 % | 13.17 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.3 $ | 34 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.71 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Haircut | 12.9 $ | 8.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.3 $ | 57.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 500 $ | 364 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,946 $ | 6,237 $ |