Cost of living in San Pedro Town is 9% higher than in Limon (without rent).
Rent in San Pedro Town is 13% more expensive than in Limon.
Cost of living including rent in San Pedro Town is 11% higher than in Limon.
Food in San Pedro Town is 10% more expensive than in Limon.
Transport in San Pedro Town is 48% more expensive than in Limon.
| San Pedro Town | Limon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Pedro Town | Limon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.81 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32 $ | 45 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.69 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.91 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.18 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.82 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.81 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.08 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 9.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.39 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.81 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 20.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.13 $ | 4.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.2 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.4 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.63 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.2 $ | 14.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.7 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.5 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.81 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.53 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 3.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
162 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.8 $ | 44.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 549 $ | 440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,042 $ | 228 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 736 $ | 590 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 892 $ | 505 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 202 $ | 2,175 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 953 $ | 1,349 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,803 $ | 1,045 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.55 % | 11.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.9 $ | 33 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.4 $ | 7.92 $ |
| Haircut | 6.37 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 133 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.5 $ | 70.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 228 $ | 470 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,060 $ | 11,720 $ |