Cost of living
Guacimo compared to Tamarindo
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Overview comparison
GuacimoTamarindo
Consumer prices in Tamarindo are roughly 28% higher than in Guacimo.
Cost of living
| Item | Guacimo | Tamarindo |
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| Total with rent one person | 919 | 2,018 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,522 | 2,931 |
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| Without rent one person | 637 | 772 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,094 | 2,326 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 429.63 | 1,227.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 692.09 | 1,327.21 |
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| Food person | 423 | 561 |
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| Food family | 998 | 1,100 |
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| Transport person | 50.2 | 47.09 |
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| Transport family | 149.13 | 110.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.73 years | 66.69 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Guacimo | Tamarindo |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.43 | 10.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.41 | 55.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.41 | 9.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.7 | 2.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.22 | 4.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.73 | 1.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Guacimo | Tamarindo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 380.04 | 1,383.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 264.73 | 919.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 735.9 | 3,200.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 795.61 | 939.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.8 | 55.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.84 | 85.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.32 | 59.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Guacimo | Tamarindo |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.41 | 7.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,227 | 4,620 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 853 | 2,433 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 1.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 67.06% | 60.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.28 | 13.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.55 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Guacimo | Tamarindo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.17 | 1.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.87 | 2.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.36 | 2.82 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.09 | 8.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.37 | 11.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.49 | 12.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.36 |
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Other
| Item | Guacimo | Tamarindo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.41 | 108.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.11 | 7.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 66.85 | 60.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.86 | 14.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.32 | 65.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.76 | 110.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 494.31 | 415.94 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,246 | 8,802 |
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