Prices in Alajuela

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Alajuela? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Alajuela.

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How much will we pay in stores in Alajuela? Alajuela - what are the costs and is life more expensive than in United States? Alajuela - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Alajuela: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 16 hours ago)

Currency in Costa Rica Costa Rican colón (CRC). For 10 US dollars you can get 5.04 thousand Costa Rican colóns. For 100 US dollars you can get 50.4 thousand Costa Rican colóns. And the other way around: For 100 Costa Rican colóns you can get 0.198 US dollars.


The total costs in Alajuela are lower than in United States. Food is 22% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 48%. The cost of living in Alajuela is less than in United States by about 38%. In the case of sports and entertainment, our expenses can be higher by 38%.

Are hotels expensive in Alajuela? How much will we pay for a room in Alajuela?

The average price of accommodation in Costa Rica is $78 (CRC 39.4K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Costa Rica in $56 (CRC 28K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $70 (CRC 35.2K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $95 (CRC 48K) in Costa Rica If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $123 (CRC 61.8K)


Is it expensive in stores in Alajuela? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Alajuela? Below you will read about the current prices of food and food products in Alajuela, such as: rice, apples, bananas, eggs, or bottled water (The last update: 6 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Alajuela? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Alajuela? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Alajuela?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 6.9 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 8.9 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 40 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.4 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Alajuela, including rice, apples, bananas, eggs, or bottled water


And if the trip plans are simply for a given region of the world, then maybe it will come out cheaper than in Alajuela in nearby countries? See prices in: Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Alajuela

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Alajuela

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Alajuela

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Alajuela

Alajuela - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $73 ($40 - $198)

fees

$73 ($40 - $198)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $48 ($40 - $59)

internet

$48 ($40 - $59)
32% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $85 ($50 - $103)

jeans

$85 ($50 - $103)
62% more than in United States

Price average earnings $942

average earnings

$942
79% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $686 ($357 - $1.01K)

renting a small apartment in the center

$686 ($357 - $1.01K)
61% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $1.05K ($942 - $1.21K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$1.05K ($942 - $1.21K)
by half less than in United States

Price bread $2.4 ($1.1 - $3.9)

bread

$2.4 ($1.1 - $3.9)
32% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $9.4 ($5 - $18.4)

cheese

$9.4 ($5 - $18.4)
27% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $2.4 ($1.7 - $4)

rice

$2.4 ($1.7 - $4)
by half less than in United States

Price tomatoes $2.7 ($1.6 - $3.4)

tomatoes

$2.7 ($1.6 - $3.4)
by half less than in United States

Price bananas $1.4 ($0.99 - $2.2)

bananas

$1.4 ($0.99 - $2.2)
19% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $15.9 ($10.1 - $30)

wine

$15.9 ($10.1 - $30)
5.7% more than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $6.9 ($4.8 - $30)

cheap restaurant

$6.9 ($4.8 - $30)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.4 ($1.4 - $5.9)

local beer

$2.4 ($1.4 - $5.9)
60% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.8 ($1.9 - $5.9)

coffee

$2.8 ($1.9 - $5.9)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.1 ($0.89 - $3)

bottle of water

$1.1 ($0.89 - $3)
by half less than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $8.9 ($8.9 - $10.1)

Burger King or a similar bar

$8.9 ($8.9 - $10.1)
17% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.4 ($0.79 - $3)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.4 ($0.79 - $3)
by half less than in United States

Food Prices Alajuela

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.9 (CRC 957)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $2.4 (CRC 1.23K)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.3 (CRC 1.14K)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $9.4 (CRC 4.72K)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $2.3 (CRC 1.18K)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $15.9 (CRC 8K)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $2.1 (CRC 1.07K)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.5 (CRC 1.25K)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $4.9 (CRC 2.45K)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $9.2 (CRC 4.66K)
  11. Apples (1kg) $3.9 (CRC 1.99K)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $2.9 (CRC 1.47K)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $2.7 (CRC 1.34K)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1 (CRC 523)
  15. Kilo of white rice $2.4 (CRC 1.2K)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $2.7 (CRC 1.35K)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.4 (CRC 688)
  18. Onions (1kg) $2.2 (CRC 1.13K)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $14.1 (CRC 7.13K)

Prices In Restaurants Alajuela

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $6.9 (CRC 3.5K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $40 (CRC 20K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $8.9 (CRC 4.5K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.4 (CRC 1.2K)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.6 (CRC 1.8K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.4 (CRC 683)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.1 (CRC 567)
  8. Cappuccino $2.8 (CRC 1.4K)

Cost Of Living Alajuela

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.99 (CRC 500)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $85 (CRC 43K)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.5 (CRC 755)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $23.8K (CRC 12M)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $686 (CRC 346K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $479 (CRC 242K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $998 (CRC 504K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $1.05K (CRC 531K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $73 (CRC 36.7K)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $48 (CRC 24.3K)
  11. numb_34 $19.8 (CRC 10K)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $85 (CRC 42.9K)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $53 (CRC 26.7K)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $128 (CRC 64.8K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $112 (CRC 56.7K)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $27.8K (CRC 14M)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $291 (CRC 147K)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.45K (CRC 730K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $5.32K (CRC 2.68M)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.1K (CRC 555K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $942 (CRC 475K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 9.6%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.3 (CRC 675)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.3 (CRC 675)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $7.1 (CRC 3.56K)

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Alajuela Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Alajuela

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $58 (CRC 29.3K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $49 (CRC 24.7K)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $7.9 (CRC 4K)

What are the different prices in the cities in Costa Rica? Look here: Prices in cities in Costa Rica

Prices: Alajuela   Guadalupe   San Jose   Santa Ana   Cartago   Samara   Liberia   Puntarenas   Curridabat   Quesada  

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Cost of Living in Costa Rica: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Costa Rica with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

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Price average earnings $942

average earnings

$942
79% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $2.7 ($1.6 - $3.4)

tomatoes

$2.7 ($1.6 - $3.4)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $2.8 ($1.9 - $5.9)

coffee

$2.8 ($1.9 - $5.9)
by half less than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $1.05K ($942 - $1.21K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$1.05K ($942 - $1.21K)
by half less than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $6.9 ($4.8 - $30)

cheap restaurant

$6.9 ($4.8 - $30)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $9.4 ($5 - $18.4)

cheese

$9.4 ($5 - $18.4)
27% is less expensive than in United States