Cost of living
San Carlos (Costa Rica) compared to San Jose
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Overview comparison
San Carlos (Costa Rica)San Jose
Consumer prices in San Jose are roughly 10% higher than in San Carlos (Costa Rica).
Cost of living
| Item | San Carlos (Costa Rica) | San Jose |
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| Total with rent one person | 887 | 1,049 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,401 | 2,702 |
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| Without rent one person | 568 | 602 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,513 | 2,116 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 490.82 | 642.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 840.06 | 921.94 |
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| Food person | 376 | 549 |
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| Food family | 1,004 | 1,253 |
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| Transport person | 16.54 | 69.08 |
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| Transport family | 58.54 | 237.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.24 years | 69.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Carlos (Costa Rica) | San Jose |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.55 | 10.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 61.05 | 50.33 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.98 | 10.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.47 | 3.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.5 | 4.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.1 | 1.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Carlos (Costa Rica) | San Jose |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 596.5 | 631.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 438.73 | 469.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 729.78 | 1,423.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 626.24 | 845.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.99 | 47.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.91 | 73.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.72 | 48.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Carlos (Costa Rica) | San Jose |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.49 | 11.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,459 | 1,660 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,045 | 1,324 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.84% | 35.1% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.54 | 16.87 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.26 | 1.29 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Carlos (Costa Rica) | San Jose |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.91 | 2.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.86 | 2.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.01 | 9.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.16 | 8.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.64 | 13.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.08 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 1.53 |
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Other
| Item | San Carlos (Costa Rica) | San Jose |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 67.1 | 55.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.68 | 8.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.73 | 63.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.85 | 13.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 90.13 | 70.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 144.44 | 112.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 406.99 | 603.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,414 | 12,190 |
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