Cost of living in Tamarindo is 26% higher than in Mejicanos (without rent).
Rent in Tamarindo is 61% more expensive than in Mejicanos.
Cost of living including rent in Tamarindo is 45% higher than in Mejicanos.
Food in Tamarindo is 32% more expensive than in Mejicanos.
Transport in Tamarindo is 18% cheaper than in Mejicanos.
| Tamarindo | Mejicanos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tamarindo | Mejicanos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.4 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.9 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.24 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.08 $ | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.69 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.9 $ | 1.07 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.88 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.23 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.37 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.61 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.09 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.6 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.77 $ | 4.01 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.15 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.7 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 29.4 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 67.2 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.07 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.93 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.75 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.91 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.3 $ | 62.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.1 $ | 95.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.1 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 743 $ | 488 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 871 $ | 801 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,623 $ | 677 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,881 $ | 1,158 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,918 $ | 2,051 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,703 $ | 1,354 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 869 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.95 % | 10.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 96.1 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.68 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Haircut | 12.7 $ | 9.06 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.2 $ | 72.7 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 500 $ | 159 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,808 $ | 4,677 $ |