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Cost of Living in Costa Rica (2024 Statistics)

Published: Monday, 21th October 2024

Recently Updated: Friday, 11th April 2025
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In this page, you will find a detailed guide on the cost of living in Costa Rica, covering various aspects such as housing, utilities, communication, groceries, transportation, health, clothing, childcare, education, entertainment, taxes, finances and professional services.

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Housing Cost

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1 BHK Apartment in City Center
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350,000 CRC
(630 USD)
2 BHK Apartment in City Center
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600,000 CRC
(1,080 USD)
3 BHK Apartment in City Center
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900,000 CRC
(1,620 USD)
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center
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250,000 CRC
(450 USD)
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center
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450,000 CRC
(810 USD)
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center
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650,000 CRC
(1,170 USD)
Mortgage Rates Per Month
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5 %
Realtor Commission
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7 %
Property Taxes
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0.25 %
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Basic Utilities Cost

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Basic Home Furnishing
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150,000 CRC
(270 USD)
Electricity Cost Per Month
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30,000 CRC
(54 USD)
Heating Cost Per Month
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Cooling Cost Per Month
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12,000 CRC
(21.60 USD)
Water Supply Cost Per Month
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
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Network and Communication Cost

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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month
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25,000 CRC
(45 USD)
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month
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10,000 CRC
(18 USD)
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month
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7,000 CRC
(12.60 USD)
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
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Groceries Cost

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Long Grain Rice (1 KG)
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1,500 CRC
(2.70 USD)
Milk (1 Liter)
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1,000 CRC
(1.80 USD)
Water (1 Liter)
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300 CRC
(0.54 USD)
Bread (500 gm)
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800 CRC
(1.44 USD)
Eggs (1 Dozen)
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2,000 CRC
(3.60 USD)
Cheese (1 KG)
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3,000 CRC
(5.40 USD)
Chicken Breast (1 KG)
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3,500 CRC
(6.30 USD)
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Fruits and Vegetables Cost

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Apples (1 KG)
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2,500 CRC
(4.50 USD)
Bananas (1 KG)
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600 CRC
(1.08 USD)
Oranges (1 KG)
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1,000 CRC
(1.80 USD)
Tomatoes (1 KG)
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1,000 CRC
(1.80 USD)
Potatoes (1 KG)
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800 CRC
(1.44 USD)
Lemons (1 KG)
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1,500 CRC
(2.70 USD)
Onions (1 KG)
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1,000 CRC
(1.80 USD)
Lentils (1 KG)
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1,800 CRC
(3.24 USD)
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Dining Out Cost

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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant
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8,000 CRC
(14.40 USD)
Three-Course Meal for Two
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25,000 CRC
(45 USD)
Fast Food Combo Meal
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4,000 CRC
(7.20 USD)
Normal Coffee
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800 CRC
(1.44 USD)
Soft Drink
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500 CRC
(0.90 USD)
Pizza for One
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6,000 CRC
(10.80 USD)
Take-Out Delivery Meal
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
Cigarette Pack of 20
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1,200 CRC
(2.16 USD)
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Drinks Cost

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Wine Mid-Range Bottle
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4,500 CRC
(8.10 USD)
Glass of Wine
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1,500 CRC
(2.70 USD)
Domestic Beer Half Liter
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700 CRC
(1.26 USD)
Imported Beer Half Liter
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1,000 CRC
(1.80 USD)
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter
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3,500 CRC
(6.30 USD)
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter
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6,000 CRC
(10.80 USD)
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Transportation Cost

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Monthly Public Transportation Pass
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20,000 CRC
(36 USD)
Single Public Transportation Ticket
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400 CRC
(0.72 USD)
Single Train Ticket
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Domestic Airplane Ticket
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150,000 CRC
(270 USD)
Taxi Start Fare
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700 CRC
(1.26 USD)
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer
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500 CRC
(0.90 USD)
Car Rental Per Day
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30,000 CRC
(54 USD)
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour
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1,000 CRC
(1.80 USD)
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour
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500 CRC
(0.90 USD)
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Vehicle Purchase and Maintainence Cost

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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost
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6,000,000 CRC
(10,800 USD)
Vehicle Registration Cost
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100,000 CRC
(180 USD)
Driving License Fees
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25,000 CRC
(45 USD)
Car Insurance Cost
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150,000 CRC
(270 USD)
Car Maintainence Cost
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Car Loan Interest Rates
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7 %
Fuel Per Liter
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900 CRC
(1.62 USD)
Fuel Per Gallon
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3,400 CRC
(6.12 USD)
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Yet to Update
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Health and Medical Cost

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Doctor Visit
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Specialist Visit
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30,000 CRC
(54 USD)
Dentist Visit
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20,000 CRC
(36 USD)
Eye Exam
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10,000 CRC
(18 USD)
Mental Health Counseling
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Preventive Health Screening
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Physical Therapy
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Emergency Room Visit
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25,000 CRC
(45 USD)
Hospital Stay Per Night
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80,000 CRC
(144 USD)
Vaccinations
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2,000 CRC
(3.60 USD)
Prescription Medication
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2,500 CRC
(4.50 USD)
Over the Counter Medication
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1,500 CRC
(2.70 USD)
Health Insurance Premiums
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40,000 CRC
(72 USD)
Health Insurance Deductibles
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Personal Care Cost

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Cosmetic Procedures
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Spa Treatment
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Manicure Pedicure Cost
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
Optical Glasses Cost
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10,000 CRC
(18 USD)
Contact Lenses Cost
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
Haircuts
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
Hair Coloring
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10,000 CRC
(18 USD)
Shampoo Price
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500 CRC
(0.90 USD)
Toothpaste Price
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250 CRC
(0.45 USD)
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Clothing and Footwear Cost (Adults)

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Pair of Nike Running Shoes
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45,000 CRC
(81 USD)
Men's Shirt
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7,000 CRC
(12.60 USD)
Women's Dress
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20,000 CRC
(36 USD)
Summer Dress
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12,000 CRC
(21.60 USD)
Men's Suit
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100,000 CRC
(180 USD)
Men's Jeans
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12,000 CRC
(21.60 USD)
Women's Jeans
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12,000 CRC
(21.60 USD)
Men's Formal Shoes
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20,000 CRC
(36 USD)
Women's Formal Shoes
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20,000 CRC
(36 USD)
Men's Casual Shoes
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Women's Casual Shoes
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Underwear For Men
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1,000 CRC
(1.80 USD)
Underwear For Women
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1,000 CRC
(1.80 USD)
Socks For Men
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500 CRC
(0.90 USD)
Socks For Women
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500 CRC
(0.90 USD)
Wintercoat for Adults
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20,000 CRC
(36 USD)
Sportswear
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10,000 CRC
(18 USD)
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Childcare Cost

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Children's Jeans
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8,000 CRC
(14.40 USD)
Children's Normal Sneakers
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10,000 CRC
(18 USD)
Children's Winter Coat
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Daycare for Infant
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50,000 CRC
(90 USD)
Daycare for Toddler
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45,000 CRC
(81 USD)
Childcare for Sick Days
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8,000 CRC
(14.40 USD)
Early Childhood Education Programs
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40,000 CRC
(72 USD)
Extra Curricular Activities
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20,000 CRC
(36 USD)
Summer Camp for Kids
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30,000 CRC
(54 USD)
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School and Education Cost

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PreSchool Fees
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60,000 CRC
(108 USD)
Primary School Fees
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80,000 CRC
(144 USD)
Secondary School Fees
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100,000 CRC
(180 USD)
Private School Fees
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150,000 CRC
(270 USD)
University Tuition Fees
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500,000 CRC
(900 USD)
University Private Tuition Fees
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1,000,000 CRC
(1,800 USD)
After School Activities
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10,000 CRC
(18 USD)
Special Education Services
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25,000 CRC
(45 USD)
Tutoring
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Textbooks Cost
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10,000 CRC
(18 USD)
School Supplies
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
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Entertainment and Recreation Cost

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Movie Ticket (Single)
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4,000 CRC
(7.20 USD)
Theater Ticket (Single)
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
Concert Ticket (Single)
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6,000 CRC
(10.80 USD)
Sports Event Ticket (Single)
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8,000 CRC
(14.40 USD)
Gym Membership
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25,000 CRC
(45 USD)
Swimming Pool Access
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Museum Entry Ticket
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1,500 CRC
(2.70 USD)
Zoo Entry Ticket
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2,500 CRC
(4.50 USD)
Amusement Park Entry Ticket
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3,000 CRC
(5.40 USD)
Bowling
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2,500 CRC
(4.50 USD)
Mini Golf
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2,000 CRC
(3.60 USD)
Video Games
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8,000 CRC
(14.40 USD)
Streaming Services
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
Outdoor Equipment Rental
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3,000 CRC
(5.40 USD)
Theme Park Annual Pass
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30,000 CRC
(54 USD)
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Private Classes and Lessons Cost

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Language Classes
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15,000 CRC
(27 USD)
Parenting Classes
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18,000 CRC
(32.40 USD)
Art Classes
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3,000 CRC
(5.40 USD)
Fitness Classes
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1,500 CRC
(2.70 USD)
Music Lessons
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
Dance Lessons
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
Reading Materials for Classes
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1,000 CRC
(1.80 USD)
Educational Software
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5,000 CRC
(9 USD)
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Wages and Taxes Cost

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Average Gross Monthly Salary
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600,000 CRC
(1,080 USD)
Average Net Monthly Salary
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400,000 CRC
(720 USD)
Minimum Wages
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6,666.67 CRC per hour
(12 USD)
Average Bonus
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50,000 CRC
(90 USD)
Income Tax Rate
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0 to 13 %
Social Security Contributions
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Pension Contributions
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10 %
Cost of Living Index
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40
Median Household Income
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1,200,000 CRC
(2,160 USD)
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Professional Services Cost

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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate
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50,000 CRC
(90 USD)
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate
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30,000 CRC
(54 USD)
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate
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40,000 CRC
(72 USD)
Technician Services Per Hour Rate
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25,000 CRC
(45 USD)
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