Price Rankings for San Jose, Costa Rica

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World Ranking

9^th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 367 Cities in the World.
11^st Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 357 Cities in the World.
28^th Most Expensive Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 363 Cities in the World.

America Ranking

1^st Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 85 Cities in America
2^nd Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 85 Cities in America
4^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 85 Cities in America

Central America Ranking

1^st Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 11 Cities in Central America
1^st Most Expensive Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (Markets) out of 11 Cities in Central America
1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 11 Cities in Central America

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	5,572.93 ₡	Moderate	179^th/367	55^th/85	4^th/11
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	30,003.0 ₡	Moderate	162^th/364	52^th/85	2^nd/11
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	5,000.0 ₡	High	113^th/331	47^th/82	1^st/9
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	1,500.0 ₡	Moderate	203^th/349	56^th/85	3^rd/11
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	2,500.0 ₡	High	126^th/321	49^th/82	1^st/10
Cappuccino (regular)	1,899.39 ₡	High	128^th/366	47^th/85	2^nd/11
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	1,025.9 ₡	Moderate	155^th/366	46^th/85	1^st/11
Water (12 oz small bottle)	751.75 ₡	Moderate	162^th/366	50^th/85	1^st/11
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	3,721.59 ₡	Very High	42^th/367	14^th/85	3^rd/11
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1,212.1 ₡	High	76^th/367	48^th/85	2^nd/11
Rice (white), (1 lb)	491.2 ₡	Moderate	172^th/366	53^th/85	3^rd/11
Eggs (regular) (12)	1,678.76 ₡	Moderate	152^th/367	46^th/85	1^st/11
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,990.77 ₡	Low	255^th/366	63^th/85	6^th/11
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	2,267.5 ₡	High	130^th/367	47^th/85	1^st/11
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	3,285.01 ₡	High	146^th/365	44^th/85	1^st/11
Apples (1 lb)	1,003.69 ₡	Very High	49^th/367	43^th/85	1^st/11
Banana (1 lb)	324.3 ₡	Low	266^th/367	55^th/85	5^th/11
Oranges (1 lb)	818.67 ₡	Very High	60^th/364	46^th/83	1^st/11
Tomato (1 lb)	693.68 ₡	Moderate	150^th/360	51^st/84	2^nd/11
Potato (1 lb)	668.67 ₡	Very High	28^th/363	25^th/82	1^st/11
Onion (1 lb)	612.82 ₡	Very High	42^th/364	35^th/83	1^st/11
Lettuce (1 head)	551.31 ₡	Low	219^th/359	62^th/84	9^th/11
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	1,321.53 ₡	Very High	9^th/367	9^th/85	1^st/11
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	9,000.0 ₡	Very High	15^th/346	7^th/85	1^st/11
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1,259.59 ₡	Very High	60^th/353	20^th/85	1^st/11
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1,517.59 ₡	High	103^th/343	44^th/84	2^nd/10
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2,600.0 ₡
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	490.0 ₡	Moderate	187^th/325	45^th/70	1^st/8
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	19,565.22 ₡
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	922.5 ₡
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	1,464.5 ₡
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	3,570.0 ₡
Gasoline (1 gallon)	2,823.8 ₡	Moderate	155^th/367	2^nd/85	1^st/11
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	19,000,000.0 ₡
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	16,888,312.49 ₡	Very High	43^th/277	1^st/78	1^st/9
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	42,428.54 ₡	Low	254^th/362	59^th/85	5^th/11
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	11,906.25 ₡	High	135^th/367	55^th/85	4^th/11
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	27,577.34 ₡	Very High	67^th/367	46^th/85	1^st/11
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	30,719.85 ₡	Very High	56^th/361	18^th/84	1^st/11
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	19,531.33 ₡
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	5,000.0 ₡	Moderate	156^th/333	51^st/81	1^st/10
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	268,333.33 ₡	High	110^th/289	43^th/72	1^st/8
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	6,393,759.26 ₡
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	37,864.66 ₡	High	125^th/355	4^th/85	1^st/11
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	26,145.86 ₡	Very High	46^th/337	16^th/84	2^nd/11
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	64,825.99 ₡	Very High	11^st/357	1^st/85	1^st/11
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	60,364.66 ₡	High	101^st/348	29^th/85	2^nd/11
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	381,610.48 ₡	Moderate	187^th/362	55^th/85	5^th/11
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	238,550.02 ₡	Moderate	205^th/364	54^th/85	5^th/11
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	738,482.43 ₡	Moderate	176^th/356	54^th/85	4^th/11
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	516,555.12 ₡	Moderate	176^th/358	54^th/85	4^th/11
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	93,308.8 ₡
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	74,829.98 ₡
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	487,500.0 ₡	Low	225^th/365	53^th/84	3^rd/10
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.14	Very High	64^th/345	15^th/80	8^th/11

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