Price Rankings for San Jose, Costa Rica

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World Ranking

20^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 551 Cities in the World.
54^th Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 560 Cities in the World.
43^th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 546 Cities in the World.

America Ranking

6^th Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 54 Cities in America
7^th Cheapest 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 60 Cities in America
13^th Cheapest Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 141 Cities in America

3^rd Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 142 Cities in America
2^nd Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 140 Cities in America
7^th Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 144 Cities in America

Central America Ranking

1^st Cheapest 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 8 Cities in Central America
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 8 Cities in Central America
2^nd Cheapest Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 13 Cities in Central America

1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 14 Cities in Central America
1^st Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 14 Cities in Central America
1^st Most Expensive Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 14 Cities in Central America

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	5,750.00 ₡	Moderate	298^th/563	98^th/139	4^th/14
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	30,000.00 ₡	Moderate	252^th/559	89^th/137	2^nd/14
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	5,000.00 ₡	High	134^th/468	49^th/121	1^st/11
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	1,500.00 ₡	Moderate	324^th/540	96^th/137	5^th/14
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	2,700.00 ₡	High	183^th/532	85^th/136	1^st/14
Cappuccino (regular)	1,699.01 ₡	Moderate	272^th/568	105^th/144	7^th/14
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	982.27 ₡	Moderate	267^th/568	85^th/144	1^st/14
Water (12 oz small bottle)	899.54 ₡	High	176^th/566	63^th/144	1^st/14
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	3,832.26 ₡	Very High	68^th/567	31^st/143	1^st/14
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1,099.79 ₡	High	155^th/563	93^th/139	7^th/14
Rice (white), (1 lb)	550.00 ₡	High	201^st/561	92^th/144	1^st/14
Eggs (regular) (12)	1,772.13 ₡	High	162^th/547	61^st/124	1^st/14
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,765.74 ₡	Low	437^th/548	121^st/139	11^st/14
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	2,205.14 ₡	High	197^th/562	87^th/142	1^st/14
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	3,252.82 ₡	High	211^st/529	75^th/132	2^nd/13
Apples (1 lb)	1,190.38 ₡	Very High	54^th/560	49^th/142	1^st/14
Banana (1 lb)	302.92 ₡	Low	432^th/564	103^th/144	9^th/14
Oranges (1 lb)	472.26 ₡	Moderate	284^th/552	104^th/143	4^th/14
Tomato (1 lb)	569.55 ₡	Moderate	271^st/550	100^th/143	2^nd/14
Potato (1 lb)	597.80 ₡	Very High	83^th/556	62^th/143	1^st/14
Onion (1 lb)	576.08 ₡	Very High	91^st/549	73^th/141	1^st/14
Lettuce (1 head)	666.45 ₡	Moderate	221^st/530	81^st/123	2^nd/14
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	1,123.14 ₡	Very High	43^th/546	40^th/129	1^st/14
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	7,350.00 ₡	Very High	84^th/542	48^th/142	1^st/14
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1,318.01 ₡	High	111^st/519	58^th/123	1^st/14
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1,829.14 ₡	Very High	80^th/488	35^th/119	1^st/14
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2,350.00 ₡	Low	310^th/495	91^st/121	2^nd/13
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	400.00 ₡	Low	362^th/533	106^th/133	3^rd/14
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	19,218.65 ₡	Low	256^th/419	81^st/96	1^st/6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	675.00 ₡	Low	317^th/442	85^th/99	12^th/13
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	1,387.14 ₡	High	121^st/371	33^th/71	5^th/9
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	3,555.00 ₡	Low	204^th/289	49^th/54	8^th/8
Gasoline (1 gallon)	3,270.81 ₡	Moderate	235^th/568	7^th/144	1^st/14
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	17,500,000.00 ₡
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	16,255,444.00 ₡	Very High	75^th/391	9^th/127	1^st/12
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	33,767.48 ₡	Very Low	458^th/555	129^th/141	11^st/13
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	34.05 ₡	Low	240^th/345	54^th/60	8^th/8
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	27,341.44 ₡	High	150^th/565	99^th/144	2^nd/14
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	32,625.73 ₡	Very High	72^th/560	20^th/142	1^st/14
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	15,070.54 ₡	Very High	41^st/350	10^th/74	1^st/9
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	4,000.00 ₡	Low	342^th/544	102^th/138	1^st/14
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	192,607.19 ₡	Moderate	199^th/401	53^th/85	3^rd/12
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	4,695,788.31 ₡	High	118^th/297	37^th/68	3^rd/10
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	45,782.16 ₡	High	112^th/537	2^nd/140	1^st/13
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	26,249.84 ₡	Very High	71^st/518	23^th/126	2^nd/13
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	65,680.26 ₡	Very High	20^th/551	3^rd/142	1^st/13
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	61,306.84 ₡	High	148^th/532	43^th/136	1^st/12
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	378,819.49 ₡	Moderate	296^th/560	103^th/143	7^th/14
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	222,210.92 ₡	Low	342^th/555	105^th/141	9^th/14
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	797,684.63 ₡	Moderate	230^th/530	84^th/129	6^th/14
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	617,035.54 ₡	Moderate	223^th/548	91^st/140	2^nd/14
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	107,812.50 ₡	Low	271^st/410	69^th/96	5^th/12
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	67,255.97 ₡	Low	260^th/385	63^th/82	3^rd/7
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Central America Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	466,598.10 ₡	Low	359^th/549	95^th/136	4^th/12
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	8.21	High	131^st/495	36^th/138	10^th/12

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