Price Rankings for San Jose, Costa Rica

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World Ranking

5^th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 385 Cities in the World.
9^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 377 Cities in the World.
28^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 385 Cities in the World.

America Ranking

23^th Cheapest Lettuce (1 head) (Markets) out of 92 Cities in America
24^th Cheapest Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 93 Cities in America
26^th Cheapest Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 93 Cities in America

1^st Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 93 Cities in America
2^nd Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 93 Cities in America
3^rd Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 92 Cities in America

Central America Ranking

1^st Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 10 Cities in Central America
1^st Most Expensive Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (Markets) out of 10 Cities in Central America
1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 10 Cities in Central America

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	6,000.00 ₡	Moderate	182^th/384	63^th/93	3^rd/10
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	30,131.96 ₡	Moderate	173^th/382	60^th/93	2^nd/10
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	5,000.00 ₡	High	122^th/347	53^th/90	1^st/9
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	1,500.00 ₡	Moderate	210^th/362	61^st/91	2^nd/10
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	2,500.00 ₡	Moderate	134^th/334	53^th/87	1^st/10
Cappuccino (regular)	1,921.43 ₡	High	118^th/385	49^th/93	1^st/10
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	1,004.60 ₡	Moderate	169^th/384	54^th/93	1^st/10
Water (12 oz small bottle)	778.79 ₡	Moderate	167^th/383	55^th/93	1^st/10
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	3,827.71 ₡	Very High	28^th/385	11^st/93	1^st/10
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1,205.94 ₡	High	80^th/385	54^th/93	3^rd/10
Rice (white), (1 lb)	490.28 ₡	Moderate	177^th/384	61^st/93	3^rd/10
Eggs (regular) (12)	1,654.96 ₡	Moderate	158^th/385	50^th/93	1^st/10
Local Cheese (1 lb)	2,063.85 ₡	Low	241^st/384	70^th/93	5^th/10
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	2,156.48 ₡	High	147^th/385	57^th/93	2^nd/10
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	3,267.68 ₡	High	151^st/383	48^th/93	1^st/10
Apples (1 lb)	1,014.58 ₡	Very High	52^th/385	46^th/93	1^st/10
Banana (1 lb)	327.13 ₡	Low	272^th/385	60^th/93	5^th/10
Oranges (1 lb)	892.07 ₡	Very High	46^th/381	37^th/90	1^st/10
Tomato (1 lb)	710.99 ₡	Moderate	162^th/382	59^th/93	1^st/10
Potato (1 lb)	689.75 ₡	Very High	30^th/382	27^th/91	1^st/10
Onion (1 lb)	633.40 ₡	Very High	41^st/384	37^th/92	1^st/10
Lettuce (1 head)	542.35 ₡	Low	233^th/378	70^th/92	8^th/10
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	1,344.11 ₡	Very High	5^th/385	5^th/93	1^st/10
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	9,000.00 ₡	Very High	15^th/362	6^th/92	1^st/10
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1,292.27 ₡	Very High	57^th/369	20^th/92	1^st/10
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1,671.07 ₡	High	76^th/360	37^th/91	2^nd/10
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2,650.00 ₡
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	500.00 ₡	Moderate	188^th/335	43^th/70	1^st/7
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	19,565.22 ₡
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	922.50 ₡
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	1,464.50 ₡
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	3,570.00 ₡
Gasoline (1 gallon)	2,810.40 ₡	High	152^th/385	2^nd/93	1^st/10
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	19,000,000.00 ₡
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	16,781,340.23 ₡	Very High	47^th/308	3^rd/89	1^st/8
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	42,737.44 ₡	Low	269^th/381	68^th/93	5^th/10
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	12,694.44 ₡	High	124^th/385	61^st/93	3^rd/10
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	28,572.87 ₡	Very High	68^th/385	51^st/93	1^st/10
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	33,609.48 ₡	Very High	37^th/377	12^th/90	1^st/10
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	19,276.63 ₡
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	5,000.00 ₡	Moderate	160^th/343	55^th/88	1^st/9
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	312,500.00 ₡	High	99^th/303	43^th/77	1^st/8
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	6,363,195.75 ₡
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	42,073.31 ₡	High	83^th/369	3^rd/92	1^st/10
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	27,536.65 ₡	Very High	31^st/357	8^th/87	2^nd/10
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	65,186.21 ₡	Very High	9^th/377	1^st/93	1^st/10
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	65,219.93 ₡	Very High	66^th/364	19^th/92	1^st/10
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	400,382.08 ₡	Moderate	188^th/380	63^th/93	5^th/10
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	256,279.82 ₡	Moderate	208^th/380	62^th/93	5^th/10
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	757,782.43 ₡	Moderate	174^th/374	59^th/92	4^th/10
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	522,862.53 ₡	Moderate	182^th/377	61^st/92	4^th/10
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	136,256.66 ₡
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	80,281.44 ₡
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	477,777.78 ₡	Low	240^th/383	61^st/92	3^rd/9
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	10.19	High	79^th/363	23^th/90	7^th/10

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