Cost of living
Liberia (Costa Rica) compared to Limon
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Overview comparison
Liberia (Costa Rica)Limon
Consumer prices in Liberia (Costa Rica) are roughly 18% higher than in Limon.
Cost of living
| Item | Liberia (Costa Rica) | Limon |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,451 | 1,113 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,832 | 2,690 |
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| Without rent one person | 745 | 614 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,371 | 2,086 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,036.49 | 510.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,654.29 | 457.24 |
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| Food person | 516 | 311 |
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| Food family | 1,256 | 865 |
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| Transport person | 57.19 | 43.54 |
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| Transport family | 128.93 | 145.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.84 years | 67.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Liberia (Costa Rica) | Limon |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.11 | 4.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 56.22 | 35.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.61 | 5.26 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.05 | 2.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.38 | 3.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.69 | 2.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Liberia (Costa Rica) | Limon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,754.2 | 555.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 680.79 | 533.21 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,088.31 | 551.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 849.44 | 226.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 56.79 | 116.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.92 | 226.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.6 | 48.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Liberia (Costa Rica) | Limon |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.93 | 13.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,708 | 2,352 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,367 | 1,503 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 | 0.76 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.94% | 55.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.02 | 13.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.51 | 1.62 |
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Groceries
| Item | Liberia (Costa Rica) | Limon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 | 2.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.75 | 1.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.55 | 19.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.37 | 7.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.28 | 9.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 1.13 |
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Other
| Item | Liberia (Costa Rica) | Limon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 91.36 | 27.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.81 | 9.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 66.32 | 71.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.35 | 10.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 69.8 | 72.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.57 | 109.05 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 435.32 | 411.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,809 | 13,604 |
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