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The cost of living differs a lot between the countries in Central America. There are cheaper places to live in Central America, but Costa Rica has a lot to offer. It is a very stable country and for over half a century Costa Rica’s presidents have come to office through honest elections. The constitution from 1949 guarantees all citizens and foreigners equality before the law, the right to own property and freedom of speech. Costa Rica has no army, guerrillas or political prisoners. An additional benefit is the climate as San Jose has an average year-round temperature of 74 °F (23 °C). But let's get back to the essence of this piece of writing, the cost of living in Costa Rica. To be able to crunch numbers and evaluate the cost of living with other countries I have created a list of groceries and prices. Clientele can choose between severalsupermarket chains. In addition the typical pulperias present an alternative way to buy various goods. Pulperias also serve as social centers where citizens chat with friends and neighbors. Prices are slightly higher in pulperias. Fruits and vegetables can also be bought to some extent cheaper and fresher at the local farmers' markets. Price List: The exchange rate is: 1$ = 549.14 Colones (October 1, 2008) 1 liter Milk (Dos Pinos): Perimercados supermarket: 396 Colones Pali supermarket: 392 Colones Sugar: Perimercados supermarket: 1kg Dona Mari: 484 Colones Pali supermarket: 1kg Victoria: 501 Colones 1kg Tomatoes: Perimercados supermarket: 1865 Colones Pali supermarket: 900 Colones 1kg Pork beefsteak: Perimercados supermarket: 3868 Colones Pali supermarket: 3944 Colones 1kg Chicken breasts: Perimercados supermarket: 2500 Colones Pali supermarket: 2440 Colones 115g Butter (Dos Pinos): Perimercados supermarket: 526 Colones Pali supermarket: 506 Colones 75ml Toothpaste Colgate Total: Perimercados supermarket: 1000 Colones Pali supermarket: 1330 1kg Rice: Perimercados supermarket: 1kg Luisiana 1235 Colones Pali supermarket: 2 kg Luisiana 1712 1kg Potatoes: Perimercados supermarket: 710 Colones Pali supermarket: 520 Colones 1kg Eggs: Perimercados supermarket: La Yema Dorada: 1510 Colones Pali supermarket: Nutri Huevo: 1495 Colones 1 Can (350ml) Imperial beer: Perimercados supermarket: 467 Colones Pali supermarket: 442 Colones
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