Cost of living
San Marcos (Costa Rica) compared to Alajuela
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Overview comparison
San Marcos (Costa Rica)Alajuela
Consumer prices in Alajuela are roughly 2% higher than in San Marcos (Costa Rica).
Cost of living
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Alajuela |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,021 | 1,577 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,898 | 3,539 |
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| Without rent one person | 730 | 585 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,873 | 2,150 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,110.73 | 1,100.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,297.05 | 1,384.47 |
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| Food person | 504 | 566 |
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| Food family | 1,111 | 1,269 |
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| Transport person | 57.78 | 52.72 |
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| Transport family | 137.47 | 142.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.89 years | 74.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Alajuela |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.37 | 12.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.91 | 58.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.35 | 8.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.19 | 3.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.62 | 4.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.24 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Alajuela |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,378.87 | 1,765.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 708.37 | 719.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,334.13 | 3,189.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 751.33 | 838.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.88 | 56.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.98 | 85.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 47.14 | 49.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Alajuela |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.78 | 7.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,593 | 4,288 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,712 | 2,520 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 | 1.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.14% | 51.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.07 | 17.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.78 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Alajuela |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 2.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.28 | 2.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.23 | 3.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.34 | 8.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.13 | 9.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.32 | 12.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 1.42 |
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Other
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Alajuela |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 95.5 | 77.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.59 | 7.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 57.75 | 60.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.91 | 14.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.55 | 72.9 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 123.98 | 103.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 573.29 | 542.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,482 | 8,812 |
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