Cost of living
San Marcos (Costa Rica) compared to Tamarindo
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Overview comparison
San Marcos (Costa Rica)Tamarindo
Consumer prices in Tamarindo are roughly 2% higher than in San Marcos (Costa Rica).
Cost of living
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Tamarindo |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,021 | 2,018 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,898 | 2,931 |
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| Without rent one person | 730 | 772 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,873 | 2,326 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,110.73 | 1,227.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,297.05 | 1,327.21 |
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| Food person | 504 | 561 |
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| Food family | 1,111 | 1,100 |
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| Transport person | 57.78 | 47.09 |
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| Transport family | 137.47 | 110.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.89 years | 66.69 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Tamarindo |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.37 | 10.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.91 | 55.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.35 | 9.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.19 | 2.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.62 | 4.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.24 | 1.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Tamarindo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,378.87 | 1,383.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 708.37 | 919.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,334.13 | 3,200.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 751.33 | 939.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.88 | 55.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.98 | 85.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 47.14 | 59.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Tamarindo |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.78 | 7.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,593 | 4,620 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,712 | 2,433 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 | 1.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.14% | 60.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.07 | 13.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.78 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Tamarindo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 1.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.28 | 2.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.23 | 2.82 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.34 | 8.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.13 | 11.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.32 | 12.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 1.36 |
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Other
| Item | San Marcos (Costa Rica) | Tamarindo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 95.5 | 108.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.59 | 7.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 57.75 | 60.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.91 | 14.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.55 | 65.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 123.98 | 110.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 573.29 | 415.94 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,482 | 8,802 |
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