Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Costa Rica instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Costa Rica
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$9.05
CRC4,635.66
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$8.98
CRC4,599.31
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.93
CRC988.44
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.48
CRC760.37
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Costa Rica
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
$2.46
CRC1,257.51
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.95
CRC2,024.88
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.91
CRC3,540.54
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$3.22
CRC1,646.68
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$4.09
CRC2,096.18
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.97
CRC1,007.54
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.62
CRC317.59
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.08
CRC553.36
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.17
CRC598.62
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.09
CRC557.67
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.06
CRC541.74
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Costa Rica
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.70
CRC2,916.93
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$45.78
CRC23,445.17
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$30,441.08
CRC15,590,519.52
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$14.02
CRC7,179.94
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Costa Rica
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$45.97
CRC23,541.69
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$731.28
CRC374,527.68
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$520.21
CRC266,430.13
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$63.96
CRC32,755.62
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Costa Rica
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$476.14
CRC243,855.88
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$9,916.17
CRC5,078,606.64
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Costa Rica
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.97
CRC1,519.67
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.43
CRC1,757.51
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$4.33
CRC2,217.39
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$56.36
CRC28,866.75
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$7.46
CRC3,818.79
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Costa Rica
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$71.44
CRC36,586.32
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$46.89
CRC24,016.03
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$105.63
CRC54,097.55
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$95.19
CRC48,751.36
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