Cost of living in Alajuela
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.80
CRC3,472.14
|
$5.83
-
$19.43
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.23
CRC4,712.20
|
$8.75
-
$10.69
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.52
CRC777.10
|
$1.07
-
$2.92
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.30
CRC661.36
|
$0.87
-
$2.33
|
Alajuela - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
CRC1,221.59
|
$1.10
-
$4.28
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.26
CRC2,176.98
|
$2.49
-
$9.00
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.04
CRC3,593.83
|
$5.15
-
$8.83
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.22
CRC1,130.93
|
$1.19
-
$5.44
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.40
CRC2,246.30
|
$2.20
-
$6.61
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.76
CRC896.71
|
$0.99
-
$2.95
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.63
CRC321.61
|
$0.26
-
$0.99
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.59
CRC811.74
|
$0.90
-
$2.64
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.26
CRC641.72
|
$0.71
-
$1.76
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.27
CRC648.20
|
$0.48
-
$1.91
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.15
CRC589.57
|
$0.88
-
$1.59
|
Alajuela - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.49
CRC2,800.57
|
$4.97
-
$5.85
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$108.83
CRC55,554.31
|
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,925.49
CRC18,848,782.70
|
$30,706.46
-
$39,784.91
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$11.88
CRC6,063.85
|
$11.81
-
$17.86
|
Alajuela - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$32.07
CRC16,368.68
|
$25.26
-
$81.62
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$680.21
CRC347,214.42
|
??
-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$583.03
CRC297,612.36
|
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$44.95
CRC22,947.39
|
$29.72
-
$89.17
|
Alajuela - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$291.52
CRC148,806.18
|
$291.52
-
$699.64
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,920.82
CRC3,022,310.61
|
$2,293.27
-
$19,018.57
|
Alajuela - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.43
CRC1,240.05
|
$1.65
-
$4.97
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.08
CRC1,570.73
|
$1.85
-
$6.80
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.86
CRC2,480.10
|
$4.28
-
$11.66
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$63.16
CRC32,241.34
|
$48.59
-
$77.74
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.75
CRC4,464.19
|
$5.83
-
$11.66
|
Alajuela - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$73.45
CRC37,493.77
|
$49.73
-
$99.46
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.76
CRC25,909.96
|
$39.78
-
$77.74
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$116.61
CRC59,522.47
|
$97.17
-
$145.76
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$97.17
CRC49,602.06
|
$87.46
-
$149.19
|
Alajuela - Cost of clothing
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