Comida [Editar]

Menú del día (incluyendo bebida)

$16 en la zona cara de la ciudad

Menú completo en restaurante

$9de comida rápida (Menú Big Mac o similar)

500 gr (1 lb.) de pechuga de$5,97

pollo

1 litro (1 qt.) de leche entera$1,12

12 huevos, grandes $4,79

1 kg (2 lb.) de tomates $5,21

500 gr (16 oz.) de queso nacional

$8

1 kg (2 lb.) de manzanas $4,08

1 kg (2 lb.) of patatas $2,09

0.5 l (16 oz) de cerveza nacional

$5,17en el supermercado

1 botella de vino tinto de mesa

$18de buena calidad

2 litros de Coca-Cola $2,49

Pan para dos personas, 1 día$2,70

Vivienda [Editar]

Alquiler de un piso de 85 m2 (900 Sqft) amueblado en la zona CARA de la ciudad

$3.658
Alquiler de un piso de 85 m2 (900 Sqft) amueblado en una zona NORMAL de la ciudad
$3.036

Gastos de luz, agua y electricidad

$178para 2 personas en un piso de 85m2

Alquiler de un estudio de 45$3.091

m2 (480 Sqft) amueblado en la zona CARA de la ciudad

Alquiler de un estudio de 45$2.004

m2 (480 Sqft) amueblado en una zona NORMAL de la ciudad

Gastos de luz, agua y electricidad

$124para 1 persona en un estudio de 45m2

Internet 8 Mbps (1 mes) $59

TV de pantalla plana de 40 pulgadas

$349

Microondas de 800/900 Watt$184

(Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, o equivalente)

Detergente líquido (3 l. ~ 100$13

oz.)

Precio por hora de servicio de$24

limpieza doméstica
 Ropa [Editar]

1 par de vaqueros (Levis 501 o$57

similar)

1 vestido de señora de verano$42

en una tienda de moda (Zara, H&M o tiendas similares)

1 par de zapatillas de deporte$92

(Nike, Adidas, o marca similar)

1 par de zapatos de cuero de$164

caballero
Transporte [Editar]

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (o similar), nuevo, sin extras

$23.033

1 litro (1/4 de galón) de gasolina

$0,83

Abono mensual del transporte público

$122

Trayecto en taxi de 8 km. (5 millas)

$21 en día de diario con la tarifa básica

Cuidado Personal [Editar]

Medicina para el resfriado para

$76 días (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, o equivalente)

1 caja de antibióticos de 12 dosis

$28
 Visita corta a médico privado$149
(15 minutos)

1 caja de 32 tampones (Tampax,

$8OB, o marca similar)

Desodorante roll-on (50ml ~$4,63

1.5 oz.)

Champú 2-en-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)

$7

4 rollos de papel higiénico $3,87

Un tubo de pasta de dientes$1,99

Corte de pelo básico en la zona

$29cara de la ciudad

Entretenimiento [Editar]

Cena normal para dos en un restaurante

$54 de barrio

2 entradas para el cine, sesión$33

normal

2 entradas para el teatro (en$333

los mejores asientos disponibles)

Cena para dos en un restaurante

$121italiano en la zona cara, incluyendo entrantes, plato principal, vino y p

1 cocktail, copa o trago en un$16

club o disco de la zona cara
Capuccino en la zona cara de$4,89
la ciudad

1 cerveza de medio litro en un$8

bar de barrio
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $458

1 min. de llamadas con tarifa$0,48

prepago (sin descuentos ni planes mensuales)

Abono mensual a un gimnasio$97

en la zona cara
 Comida [Editar]

Menú del día (incluyendo bebida) en la zona cara de la $17

ciudad

Menú completo en restaurante de comida rápida (Menú$8

Big Mac o similar)
500 gr (1 lb.) de pechuga de pollo $5,10
1 litro (1 qt.) de leche entera $0,92
12 huevos, grandes $3,50
1 kg (2 lb.) de tomates $3,75
500 gr (16 oz.) de queso nacional $5,75
1 kg (2 lb.) de manzanas $3,28
1 kg (2 lb.) of patatas $1,52

0.5 l (16 oz) de cerveza nacional en el supermercado $3,93

1 botella de vino tinto de mesa de buena calidad $17

2 litros de Coca-Cola $2,09
Pan para dos personas, 1 día $2,06
Vivienda [Editar]

Alquiler de un piso de 85 m2 (900 Sqft) amueblado en$2.229

la zona CARA de la ciudad

Alquiler de un piso de 85 m2 (900 Sqft) amueblado en$1.694

una zona NORMAL de la ciudad

Gastos de luz, agua y electricidad para 2 personas en un piso de 85m2

$147

Alquiler de un estudio de 45 m2 (480 Sqft) amueblado en la zona CARA de la ciudad

$1.685

Alquiler de un estudio de 45 m2 (480 Sqft) amueblado en una zona NORMAL de la ciudad

$1.104

Gastos de luz, agua y electricidad para 1 persona en un $95

estudio de 45m2
Internet 8 Mbps (1 mes) $47
TV de pantalla plana de 40 pulgadas $294

Microondas de 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp,

$113o equivalente)
Detergente líquido (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $10

Precio por hora de servicio de limpieza doméstica $17

Ropa [Editar]
1 par de vaqueros (Levis 501 o similar) $43
1 vestido de señora de verano en una tienda de moda (Zara,
$41 H&M o tiendas similares)

1 par de zapatillas de deporte (Nike, Adidas, o marca similar)

$87
1 par de zapatos de cuero de caballero $123
Transporte [Editar]

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (o similar), nuevo, sin extras

$20.949
1 litro (1/4 de galón) de gasolina $0,74
Abono mensual del transporte público $96

Trayecto en taxi de 8 km. (5 millas) en día de diario con$18

la tarifa básica

Cuidado Personal [Editar]

Medicina para el resfriado para 6 días (Tylenol, Frenadol,

$10 Coldrex, o equivalente)
1 caja de antibióticos de 12 dosis $29
Visita corta a médico privado (15 minutos) $107

1 caja de 32 tampones (Tampax, OB, o marca similar) $7

Desodorante roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3,80
Champú 2-en-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $3,98
4 rollos de papel higiénico $3,95
Un tubo de pasta de dientes $2,01

Corte de pelo básico en la zona cara de la ciudad $21

Entretenimiento [Editar]

Cena normal para dos en un restaurante de barrio $51

2 entradas para el cine, sesión normal $26

2 entradas para el teatro (en los mejores asientos disponibles)

$149

Cena para dos en un restaurante italiano en la zona cara,

$99incluyendo entrantes, plato principal, vino y postre

1 cocktail, copa o trago en un club o disco de la zona cara

$15
Capuccino en la zona cara de la ciudad $5,06
1 cerveza de medio litro en un bar de barrio $7
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $474

1 min. de llamadas con tarifa prepago (sin descuentos$0,62

ni planes mensuales)
Abono mensual a un gimnasio en la zona cara $49
1 paquete de cigarrillos Marlboro $7
 Food [Edit]

Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink)

$15 in the business district

Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big$7Mac Meal or similar)

500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast

$4.10

1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.72

12 eggs, large $2.94
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.25

500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.34

1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.00
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.52

0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket

$2.35

1 bottle of red table wine, good quality$13

2 liters of Coca-Cola $1.94

Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.55

Housing [Edit]

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished

$1,591accommodation in EXPENSIVE area

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished

$1,232accommodation in NORMAL area

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, $160

gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) $1,351

furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished

$902 studio in NORMAL area
 Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, $108
gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) $47
40” flat screen TV $289

Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic,

$114 LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)

Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11

Hourly rate for cleaning help $19

Clothes [Edit]

1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $41

1 summer dress in a High Street Store $46

(Zara, H&M or similar retailers)

1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent

$90 brands)

1 pair of men’s leather business shoes$101

Transportation [Edit]

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or $21,953

equivalent), with no extras, new
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.68

Monthly ticket public transport $56

Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff,$19

8 km. (5 miles)
Personal Care [Edit]

Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol,

$6 Coldrex, or equivalent brands)

1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $29

 Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)
$86

1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)$5.53

Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.21

Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)$5.41

4 rolls of toilet paper $2.72
Tube of toothpaste $1.46

Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city

$22

Entertainment [Edit]

Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood

$45pub
2 tickets to the movies $22

2 tickets to the theater (best available$172

seats)

Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant$70

in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert

1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11

Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.84

1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml$5.16

or 1pt.)
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $384

1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts

$0.29 or plans)

1 month of gym membership in business

$42 district
Concepto Moneda local $$$

Menú del día (incluyendo bebida) en la zona cara de la ciudad

$U360 ($10)

$U279Big Mac o ($8)

Menú completo en restaurante de comida rápida (Menú similar)
500 gr (1 lb.) de pechuga de pollo $U139 ($3,94)
1 litro (1 qt.) de leche entera $U28 ($0,80)
12 huevos, grandes $U95 ($2,68)
1 kg (2 lb.) de tomates $U84 ($2,37)
500 gr (16 oz.) de queso nacional $U168 ($4,75)
1 kg (2 lb.) de manzanas $U65 ($1,83)
1 kg (2 lb.) of patatas $U46 ($1,32)

0.5 l (16 oz) de cerveza nacional en el supermercado$U66 ($1,88)

1 botella de vino tinto de mesa de buena calidad $U236 ($7)

2 litros de Coca-Cola $U91 ($2,57)
Pan para dos personas, 1 día $U51 ($1,45)

Alquiler de un piso de 85 m2 (900 Sqft) amueblado ($992)

en la zona CARA
$U34.992 de la ciudad

Alquiler de un piso de 85 m2 (900 Sqft) amueblado ($714)de la ciudad

en una zona NORMAL
$U25.195

Gastos de luz, agua y electricidad para 2 personas$U4.230 ($120)

en un piso de 85m2

Alquiler de un estudio de 45 m2 (480 Sqft) amueblado ($728)

en la zona CARA
$U25.693 de la ciudad

Alquiler de un estudio de 45 m2 (480 Sqft) amueblado en una zona($500)

$U17.637 NORMAL de la ciudad

en un estudio de ($72)
Gastos de luz, agua y electricidad para 1 persona $U2.550 45m2
Internet 8 Mbps (1 mes) $U996 ($28)
TV de pantalla plana de 40 pulgadas $U13.608 ($386)

Microondas de 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, $U3.884 ($110)

LG, Sharp, o equivalente)
Detergente líquido (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $U373 ($11)

Precio por hora de servicio de limpieza doméstica $U209 ($5,93)

1 par de vaqueros (Levis 501 o similar) $U2.866 ($81)
1 vestido de señora de verano en una tienda de moda (Zara, H&M ($40)
$U1.427 o tiendas similares)

1 par de zapatillas de deporte (Nike, Adidas, o marca similar)

$U3.277 ($93)
1 par de zapatos de cuero de caballero $U3.539 ($100)

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (o similar), nuevo, sin extras

$U947.168 ($26.839)
1 litro (1/4 de galón) de gasolina $U55 ($1,55)
Abono mensual del transporte público $U1.815 ($51)

Trayecto en taxi de 8 km. (5 millas) en día de diario$U326 ($9)

con la tarifa básica

$U213Coldrex, o($6)
Medicina para el resfriado para 6 días (Tylenol, Frenadol, equivalente)
1 caja de antibióticos de 12 dosis $U479 ($14)

Visita corta a médico privado (15 minutos) $U1.101 ($31)

1 caja de 32 tampones (Tampax, OB, o marca similar)

$U256 ($7)
Desodorante roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $U151 ($4,27)
Champú 2-en-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $U176 ($5,00)
4 rollos de papel higiénico $U74 ($2,10)
Un tubo de pasta de dientes $U95 ($2,69)

Corte de pelo básico en la zona cara de la ciudad $U318 ($9)

Cena normal para dos en un restaurante de barrio $U877 ($25)

2 entradas para el cine, sesión normal $U530 ($15)

2 entradas para el teatro (en los mejores asientos$U1.071

disponibles) ($30)

Cena para dos en un restaurante italiano en la zona ($49)

cara, incluyendo
$U1.721 entrantes, plato principal, vino y postre

1 cocktail, copa o trago en un club o disco de la zona cara

$U234 ($7)
Capuccino en la zona cara de la ciudad $U126 ($3,58)

1 cerveza de medio litro en un bar de barrio $U158 ($4,49)

iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $U22.802 ($646)

1 min. de llamadas con tarifa prepago (sin descuentos

$U8 ($0,22)
ni planes mensuales)
Abono mensual a un gimnasio en la zona cara $U1.620 ($46)
 [Edit]
Food CRC USD

Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₡ 4,692 ($8)

Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) ₡ 3,681 ($6)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₡ 2,514 ($4.30)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₡ 795 ($1.36)
12 eggs, large ₡ 1,712 ($2.93)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₡ 1,065 ($1.82)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₡ 3,030 ($5.18)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₡ 2,007 ($3.43)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₡ 947 ($1.62)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₡ 902 ($1.54)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₡ 7,836 ($13)
2 liters of Coca-Cola ₡ 1,443 ($2.47)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₡ 718 ($1.23)
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Housing CRC USD

₡ 752,574
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area ($1,286)

₡ 369,290
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area ($631)

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2₡flat98,220 ($168)

₡ area
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE 504,634 ($863)

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL ₡

area
301,094 ($515)

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2₡(480 Sqft) studio ($76)
44,479
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) ₡ 19,659 ($34)
40” flat screen TV ₡ 281,628 ($481)

₡ 73,099
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) ($125)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₡ 4,320 ($7)
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₡ 2,480 ($4.24)

[Edit]
Clothes CRC USD
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) ₡ 33,826 ($58)

₡ 32,941
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) ($56)

1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) ₡ 59,018 ($101)

1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₡ 44,101 ($75)
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Transportation
CRC USD

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras,₡new

15,803,500 ($27,013)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₡ 665 ($1.14)
Monthly ticket public transport ₡ 36,549 ($62)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₡ 5,861 ($10)
[Edit]
Personal Care CRC USD

Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent₡brands)

3,612 ($6)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₡ 25,122 ($43)
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) ₡ 40,431 ($69)
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) ₡ 4,007 ($7)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₡ 3,680 ($6)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₡ 3,769 ($6)
4 rolls of toilet paper ₡ 2,150 ($3.68)
Tube of toothpaste ₡ 1,686 ($2.88)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₡ 6,551 ($11)
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Entertainment
CRC USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₡ 17,770 ($30)
2 tickets to the movies ₡ 6,619 ($11)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₡ 28,440 ($49)

Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including ₡

appetisers, ($50)
29,421main course, wine and dessert
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₡ 3,738 ($6)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₡ 2,114 ($3.61)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₡ 1,482 ($2.53)
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB ₡ 334,240 ($571)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₡ 36 ($0.06)
1 month of gym membership in business district ₡ 30,721 ($53)
 [Edit]
Food PAB

Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district

14 B/.

Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) 7 B/.
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 4.74 B/.
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1.80 B/.
12 eggs, large 2.69 B/.
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 2.63 B/.
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 5.04 B/.
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 3.86 B/.
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1.90 B/.

0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 0.98 B/.

1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 8 B/.
2 liters of Coca-Cola 2.27 B/.
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1.35 B/.
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Housing PAB

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE

1,600 B/. area

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL

1,102 B/. area

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2

327 flat
B/.

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE

1,185 area
B/.

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL

748 area
B/.

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45

120m2 B/.
(480 Sqft) studio
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) 33 B/.
40” flat screen TV 367 B/.

Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent

112 B/.brands)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 10 B/.
Hourly rate for cleaning help 5.02 B/.

[Edit]
Clothes
 Clothes PAB
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) 69 B/.

1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)

40 B/.

1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 78 B/.

1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 88 B/.
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Transportation
PAB

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras,

22,049new B/.
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 0.78 B/.
Monthly ticket public transport 37 B/.

Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 16 B/.

[Edit]
Personal Care PAB

Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent

6 B/. brands)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 33 B/.

Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) 51 B/.

1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) 7 B/.
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 5.09 B/.
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 6 B/.
4 rolls of toilet paper 3.07 B/.
Tube of toothpaste 2.71 B/.

Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 17 B/.

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Entertainment
PAB

Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 49 B/.

2 tickets to the movies 13 B/.

2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 47 B/.

Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
72 B/.
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 9 B/.
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 4.70 B/.
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 4.59 B/.
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB 598 B/.

1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.27 B/.

1 month of gym membership in business district 55 B/.

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USD

($14)

($7)
($4.74)
($1.80)
($2.69)
($2.64)
($5.04)
($3.86)
($1.90)

($0.98)
($8)
($2.27)
($1.35)
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USD

($1,601)

($1,102)

($327)

($1,185)

($748)

($120)
($33)
($367)

($112)
($10)
($5.02)

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 USD
($69)

($40)

($78)
($88)
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USD

($22,057)
($0.78)
($37)

($16)
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USD

($6)
($33)

($51)
($7)
($5.09)
($6)
($3.08)
($2.71)

($17)
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USD

($49)
($13)

($47)

($72)
($9)
($4.70)
($4.59)
($598)

($0.27)

($55)
 Food [Edit]

Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink)

$14in the business district

Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big

$7Mac Meal or similar)

500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast

$3.69

1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.80

12 eggs, large $2.77
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.37

500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.11

1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $2.99
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.20

0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket

$2.65

1 bottle of red table wine, good quality

$12
2 liters of Coca-Cola $1.76

Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.56

Housing [Edit]

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished

$1,288 accommodation in EXPENSIVE area

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished

$902 accommodation in NORMAL area

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity,$193

gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft)$1,290

furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished

$855 studio in NORMAL area
 Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity,$130
gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio

Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) $57

40” flat screen TV $304

Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic,

$112 LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)

Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $9

Hourly rate for cleaning help $18

Clothes [Edit]

1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $46

1 summer dress in a High Street Store$37

(Zara, H&M or similar retailers)

1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or$100

equivalent brands)

1 pair of men’s leather business shoes

$125

Transportation [Edit]

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or$25,658

equivalent), with no extras, new
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.63

Monthly ticket public transport $38

Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff,

$238 km. (5 miles)
Personal Care [Edit]

Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol,

$4.65 Coldrex, or equivalent brands)
 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $15

Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)

$93

1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) $6

Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $2.64

Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)

$4.52
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.76
Tube of toothpaste $1.20

Standard men's haircut in expat area $21

of the city

Entertainment [Edit]

Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood

$43 pub
2 tickets to the movies $19

2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)

$136

Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant$62

in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert

1 cocktail drink in downtown club $10

Cappuccino in expat area of the city$5.02

1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)

$4.56
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $425

1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts

$0.12 or plans)

1 month of gym membership in business

$69district
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Food CLP USD

Basic lunchtime menu (including a CH$6,398 ($9)

drink) in the business district

Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)($6)

CH$4,399

500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast

CH$2,320 ($3.31)

1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$791 ($1.13)

12 eggs, large CH$1,940 ($2.77)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$929 ($1.33)

500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$3,327 ($4.75)

1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$857 ($1.22)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$740 ($1.06)

0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket

CH$940 ($1.34)

1 bottle of red table wine, good quality

CH$4,168 ($5.95)
2 liters of Coca-Cola CH$1,382 ($1.97)

Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$548 ($0.78)

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Housing CLP USD

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft)CH$752,861 ($1,075)

furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft)CH$476,629 ($681)

furnished accommodation in NORMAL area

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in($115)

CH$80,719 85m2 flat

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) ($848)area

furnished studio in EXPENSIVE
CH$593,623
 Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) ($525)
furnished studio in NORMAL
CH$367,714 area

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in($79)

CH$55,024 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio

Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) CH$18,740 ($27)

40” flat screen TV CH$206,880 ($295)

Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch,CH$50,716 ($72) brands)

Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent

Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$8,643 ($12)

Hourly rate for cleaning help CH$7,790 ($11)

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Clothes CLP USD

1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)

CH$30,968 ($44)

1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar($31)

CH$21,726 retailers)

1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas,CH$44,568

or equivalent brands) ($64)

1 pair of men’s leather business shoes

CH$53,675 ($77)
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Transportation
CLP USD

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CVCH$14,080,300 ($20,106)

(or equivalent), with no extras, new

1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$825 ($1.18)

Monthly ticket public transport CH$37,237 ($53)

Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)

CH$5,897 ($8)
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Personal Care CLP USD

Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, CH$2,264 ($3.23)brands)

Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent

1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CH$6,834 ($10)

Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)

CH$30,325 ($43)

1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB,CH$4,732

...) ($7)

Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)CH$2,707 ($3.87)

Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)

CH$2,972 ($4.24)
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$1,602 ($2.29)
Tube of toothpaste CH$1,568 ($2.24)

Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city

CH$8,780 ($13)
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Entertainment
CLP USD

Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub

CH$22,194 ($32)
2 tickets to the movies CH$8,141 ($12)

2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)

CH$36,680 ($52)

Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant ($49)appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
in the expat area including
CH$34,654

1 cocktail drink in downtown club CH$5,742 ($8)

Cappuccino in expat area of the city

CH$2,368 ($3.38)

1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)

CH$2,927 ($4.18)
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB CH$325,761 ($465)

1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts

CH$88 or plans) ($0.13)
1 month of gym membership in business district
CH$27,840 ($40)
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Comida COP USD

Menú del día (incluyendo bebida) en la zona cara de la ciudad

COL$14.328 ($4,36)

Menú completo en restaurante de comida rápida (Menú Big Mac o similar)

COL$15.891 ($4,84)
500 gr (1 lb.) de pechuga de pollo COL$7.494 ($2,28)
1 litro (1 qt.) de leche entera COL$2.806 ($0,85)
12 huevos, grandes COL$5.538 ($1,69)
1 kg (2 lb.) de tomates COL$2.894 ($0,88)
500 gr (16 oz.) de queso nacional COL$8.234 ($2,51)
1 kg (2 lb.) de manzanas COL$4.712 ($1,43)
1 kg (2 lb.) of patatas COL$2.344 ($0,71)

0.5 l (16 oz) de cerveza nacional en el supermercado

COL$2.849 ($0,87)

1 botella de vino tinto de mesa de buena calidad COL$42.275 ($13)

2 litros de Coca-Cola COL$3.817 ($1,16)
Pan para dos personas, 1 día COL$2.247 ($0,68)
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Vivienda COP USD

Alquiler de un piso de 85 m2 (900 Sqft) amueblado en la zona CARA de la ciudad ($944)

COL$3.100.190

Alquiler de un piso de 85 m2 (900 Sqft) amueblado ($496)

en una zona NORMAL de la ciudad
COL$1.628.020

Gastos de luz, agua y electricidad para 2 personasCOL$356.364

en un piso de 85m2 ($109)

Alquiler de un estudio de 45 m2 (480 Sqft) amueblado ($645)

en la zona CARA de la ciudad
COL$2.116.840

Alquiler de un estudio de 45 m2 (480 Sqft) amueblado ($353)

en una zona NORMAL de la
COL$1.160.280 ciudad

Gastos de luz, agua y electricidad para 1 persona en un estudio de 45m2

COL$230.503 ($70)
Internet 8 Mbps (1 mes) COL$77.428 ($24)
TV de pantalla plana de 40 pulgadas COL$1.346.490 ($410)

Microondas de 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, o equivalente)

COL$341.519 ($104)
Detergente líquido (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$23.239 ($7)
Precio por hora de servicio de limpieza doméstica COL$33.546 ($10)

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Ropa COP USD

1 par de vaqueros (Levis 501 o similar) COL$175.629 ($53)

1 vestido de señora de verano en una tienda de moda ($40)

(Zara, H&M o tiendas similares)
COL$129.810

1 par de zapatillas de deporte (Nike, Adidas, o marca similar)

COL$250.469 ($76)

1 par de zapatos de cuero de caballero COL$249.563 ($76)

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Transporte COP USD

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (o similar), nuevo, sin extras

COL$54.756.900 ($16.674)
1 litro (1/4 de galón) de gasolina COL$3.072 ($0,94)

Abono mensual del transporte público COL$123.022 ($37)

Trayecto en taxi de 8 km. (5 millas) en día de diarioCOL$28.001

con la tarifa básica ($9)
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Cuidado Personal
COP USD

Medicina para el resfriado para 6 días (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, o equivalente)($5,87)

COL$19.268
1 caja de antibióticos de 12 dosis COL$17.835 ($5,43)

Visita corta a médico privado (15 minutos) COL$82.862 ($25)

1 caja de 32 tampones (Tampax, OB, o marca similar)

COL$22.787 ($7)
Desodorante roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$14.432 ($4,39)
Champú 2-en-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$16.022 ($4,88)
4 rollos de papel higiénico COL$6.189 ($1,88)
Un tubo de pasta de dientes COL$4.935 ($1,50)

Corte de pelo básico en la zona cara de la ciudad COL$16.745 ($5,10)

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Entretenimiento
COP USD

Cena normal para dos en un restaurante de barrio COL$49.835 ($15)

2 entradas para el cine, sesión normal COL$26.102 ($8)

2 entradas para el teatro (en los mejores asientosCOL$141.363

disponibles) ($43)

Cena para dos en un restaurante italiano en la zona ($37)

cara, incluyendo entrantes, plato
COL$120.419 principal, vino y postre

1 cocktail, copa o trago en un club o disco de la zona cara

COL$19.532 ($5,95)

Capuccino en la zona cara de la ciudad COL$6.358 ($1,94)

1 cerveza de medio litro en un bar de barrio COL$5.708 ($1,74)

iPad Wi-Fi 128GB COL$1.748.910 ($533)

1 min. de llamadas con tarifa prepago (sin descuentos ni planes mensuales)

COL$327 ($0,10)

Abono mensual a un gimnasio en la zona cara COL$135.721 ($41)

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Food COP USD

Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the businessCOL$14,353

district ($4.37)

Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)

COL$16,194 ($4.93)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$8,890 ($2.71)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$2,417 ($0.74)
12 eggs, large COL$6,023 ($1.83)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$2,759 ($0.84)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$6,546 ($1.99)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$4,277 ($1.30)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$2,304 ($0.70)

0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$2,811 ($0.86)

1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$41,851 ($13)
2 liters of Coca-Cola COL$4,104 ($1.25)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$2,458 ($0.75)
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Housing COP USD

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area

COL$2,299,850 ($700)

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area

COL$1,507,290 ($459)

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
COL$196,507 ($60)

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio COL$1,897,910

in EXPENSIVE area ($578)

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio COL$1,106,140

in NORMAL area ($337)

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio($37)
COL$121,720
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) COL$73,371 ($22)
40” flat screen TV COL$1,263,450 ($385)

Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp,COL$287,188

or equivalent brands) ($87)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$22,063 ($7)
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$14,661 ($4.46)

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Clothes
 Clothes COP USD
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) COL$176,460 ($54)

1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)

COL$129,247 ($39)

1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)

COL$288,687 ($88)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$272,707 ($83)
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Transportation
COP USD

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), withCOL$59,439,100

no extras, new ($18,100)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$2,899 ($0.88)
Monthly ticket public transport COL$119,175 ($36)

Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$30,362 ($9)
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Personal Care COP USD

Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, orCOL$19,765

equivalent brands) ($6)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$13,675 ($4.16)

Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) COL$89,590 ($27)

1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) COL$16,751 ($5.10)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$14,618 ($4.45)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$14,715 ($4.48)
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$5,685 ($1.73)
Tube of toothpaste COL$4,953 ($1.51)

Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$19,249 ($5.86)

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Entertainment
COP USD

Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$44,700 ($14)

2 tickets to the movies COL$21,512 ($7)

2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$143,691 ($44)

Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat areaCOL$86,121 ($26) wine and dessert
including appetisers, main course,
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$17,281 ($5.26)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$6,882 ($2.10)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$5,448 ($1.66)
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB COL$1,488,500 ($453)

1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$243 ($0.07)

1 month of gym membership in business district COL$80,972 ($25)

$18,100)
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Food COP USD

Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district

COL$14,212 ($4.33)

Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)

COL$15,590 ($4.75)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$6,454 ($1.97)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$2,687 ($0.82)
12 eggs, large COL$4,938 ($1.50)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$2,339 ($0.71)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$7,339 ($2.23)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$5,880 ($1.79)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$1,862 ($0.57)

0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,122 ($0.95)

1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$33,416 ($10)
2 liters of Coca-Cola COL$3,346 ($1.02)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$1,917 ($0.58)
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Housing COP USD

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area

COL$1,933,820 ($589)

Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area

COL$1,072,780 ($327)

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
COL$218,320 ($66)

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area

COL$1,479,900 ($451)

Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area

COL$962,157 ($293)

Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio ($47)
COL$153,959
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) COL$80,717 ($25)
40” flat screen TV COL$1,232,580 ($375)

Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, orCOL$280,559

equivalent brands) ($85)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$16,738 ($5.10)
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$23,382 ($7)

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Clothes COP USD
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) COL$144,474 ($44)

1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)

COL$104,337 ($32)
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$255,089 ($78)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$200,778 ($61)
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Transportation
COP USD

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no COL$58,427,100

extras, new ($17,791)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$2,405 ($0.73)
Monthly ticket public transport COL$102,348 ($31)

Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$30,423 ($9)
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Personal Care COP USD

Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)

COL$15,262 ($4.65)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$23,829 ($7)
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) COL$96,713 ($29)
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) COL$25,269 ($8)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$13,709 ($4.17)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$15,062 ($4.59)
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$5,603 ($1.71)
Tube of toothpaste COL$3,883 ($1.18)

Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$19,585 ($5.96)

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Entertainment
COP USD

Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$37,427 ($11)

2 tickets to the movies COL$24,146 ($7)

2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$161,437 ($49)

Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including ($26)
appetisers, main course,
COL$86,409 wine and dessert
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$19,598 ($5.97)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$6,397 ($1.95)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$5,360 ($1.63)
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB COL$2,341,340 ($713)

1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$211 ($0.06)

1 month of gym membership in business district COL$100,703 ($31)

$17,791)