Category Archives: Cost of Living

ISLAND HOPPING IN COSTA RICA

Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: 2 used kayaks— $65 each Living at the beach has its advantages; there are a lot of fun activities, one of which is kayaking out to the small islands that speckle the horizon. Some … Continue reading →

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A BOOM IN TOURISM

Posted on January 18, 2013 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Neutering cat, antibiotics, parasitic medication, dewormer for two cats, protective collar– $48 It’s that time of year again. Tamarindo is bustling with tourists and the beaches are packed with eager participants learning to surf. … Continue reading →

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GOBBLE GOBBLE

Posted on November 21, 2012 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Thanksgiving Day Turkey—$80 Thanksgiving always brings to mind a great home cooked meal: turkey with stuffing, yams and cranberries, pumpkin pie and razzleberry dressing. But Rob can’t find the ingredients for his mother’s Italian … Continue reading →

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DO YOU HAVE A TWENTY?

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: One week’s worth of produce—$19.68 This is what we brought home today. A week’s worth of produce for under $20. We will use the vegetables to make plenty of homemade stir fry dishes.  The … Continue reading →

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COOL JOBS

Posted on April 22, 2012 by admin

Photographer making a living in Costa Rica Continue reading →

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THE HOWLER MAGAZINE

Posted on March 29, 2012 by admin

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FILL ‘ER UP

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Cost of gas—$0 because gas station ran out The gas station is out of gas. This has happened before, and one might think it would be a good idea to not allow our gas … Continue reading →

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A NOT SO SPECIAL SURPRISE

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Cost to fix timing belt on car (got rid of the girly noise) and repair horn (which now sounds like a girly moped beep) -$400 Our friends are here from Pennsylvania and they want … Continue reading →

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MORE WAYS TO BE FRUGAL

Posted on December 15, 2011 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: 1.1 pounds of catch of the day- $3  You can’t get fresher than this—my local fish market is right on the beach. We came across these men after taking a nice sunset stroll. “What do you … Continue reading →

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BLAME IT ON THE MOON

Posted on October 15, 2011 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) potatoes- $1.25 Today we have an appointment for a follow-up visit with Rob’s surgeon. His hernia has healed but he is getting some discomfort near the incision. Rob feels that he … Continue reading →

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