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Tamarindo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Tamarindo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Tamarindo for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Tamarindo compared to Costa Rica in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Tamarindo in 2020 is 17% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Tamarindo in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Tamarindo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Tamarindo

Lunch

$ 7.6/person
($ 4.8 to $ 9.6)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
($ 8.1 to $ 30)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 7.6/person
($ 5.7 to $ 8.6)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Local beer

$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.4/can
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Tamarindo

1-star hotel

$ 71/night
($ 71 to $ 71)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 44 to $ 89)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 83 to $ 199)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

4-star hotel

$ 288/night
($ 222 to $ 373)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 1051/night
($ 930 to $ 1170)

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107% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 53/month
($ 33 to $ 79)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 179/month
($ 83 to $ 333)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 145/month
($ 81 to $ 232)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Cottage or guest house

$ 127/month
($ 78 to $ 208)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 231/month
($ 131 to $ 406)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Supermarket food budget in Tamarindo

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 3.9)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 5.7/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.7)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 6.1/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 7.6)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.8)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 0.8/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 3.8)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 8.6/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 10.5)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Tamarindo

Bus ticket

$ 1.9/ticket
( $ 1.9)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Bus pass

$ 55/month
( $ 55)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.2
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 28/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 82)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Tamarindo

Electricity, water...

$ 84/month
($ 30 to $ 124)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 69/month
($ 27 to $ 78)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 514/month
($ 164 to $ 863)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1426

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 576/month
( $ 576)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1139

Flat (centre)

$ 1918/month
( $ 1918)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2297

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1056/month
( $ 1056)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1808

Gym

$ 53/month
( $ 53)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Private nursery

$ 394/month
($ 97 to $ 615)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 995

Private primary school

$ 8053/yr
($ 1957 to $ 11502)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17403

Leisure activity budget in Tamarindo

Cinema

$ 6.2/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 7.6)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 18/hr
( $ 18)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Tamarindo

Cigarettes

$ 4.2/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 4.8)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Levi's jeans

$ 69
($ 40 to $ 88)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Summer dress

$ 49
($ 35 to $ 69)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 127
($ 78 to $ 174)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leather shoes

$ 102
($ 59 to $ 145)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 104

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San Jose

$ 517
(fair price: $ 421)

Los Angeles → San Jose

$ 518
(fair price: $ 447)

London → San Jose

$ 974
(fair price: $ 794)

Toronto (Ontario) → San Jose

$ 519
(fair price: $ 450)

Montreal → San Jose

$ 570
(fair price: $ 484)

Manchester → San Jose

$ 953
(fair price: $ 851)

Dublin → San Jose

$ 983
(fair price: $ 899)

Edinburgh → San Jose

$ 981
(fair price: $ 879)

Sydney → San Jose

$ 1604
(fair price: $ 1431)

Auckland → San Jose

$ 1849
(fair price: $ 1600)

Melbourne → San Jose

$ 1761
(fair price: $ 1562)

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