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IT’S BETTER THAN CHILI’S
Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Bacon cheeseburger, french fries, ocean view, with a side dip in an infinity pool—$8 Last night our internet was down. Rob and I got restless so it was the perfect time to grab our … Continue reading
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A MOUTH FULL OF AIR FRESHENER
Cost Of Living Update: Weird Raccoon Cereal—$2 Since the 6.6 earthquake (the second big one in two months), I’ve had the craving for Froot Loops. It’s a happy cereal that reminds me of Saturday morning cartoons and feety pajamas. It’s … Continue reading
I’M A CHEAP DATE
Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Lunch on the sand—$2 There are a lot of mom & pop businesses in Costa Rica. It’s one of the things I love about living here and I especially notice their hard work on … Continue reading
THE LORD OF THE BAGELS
Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Half a dozen bagels- $5.25 I’ve found them…bagels. No it can’t be, I say to myself. But the closer I get, I quickly realize all my Costa Rican dreams have come true. I grab … Continue reading
CAN I DRINK THE WATER?
Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: 2 liter Coca-Cola bottle $2.60 “Can I drink the water?” People often ask me this with a tiny glimmer of fear in their eyes. It’s the look of someone who was once a victim … Continue reading
SAVVY SCOOTER SHOPPERS
Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Aquafresh toothpaste-$2.27 There is no sugar coating it; the cost of gas is expensive everywhere. Currently, super gasoline costs a whopping $5 a gallon which makes filling our SUV a budget crunching $85. We … Continue reading
FUNNY LOOKING FRUIT
Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: 1 Guanabana Fruit-$6.50 My husband decides to buy this fruit which cost about $2 a pound. “It can’t cost much, it feels pretty light,” he says. Three pounds and six dollars later, we have this…guanabana … Continue reading
COSTA RICA, A PLACE TO GROW OLD
Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Burger King Value Meal- $6 In Costa Rica, the fast food restaurants are just as expensive as in the states. Many people would rather go to a soda (small local run restaurant) next door and … Continue reading
WHAT’S UP DOC?
Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: 2.2 pounds of carrots (1 kilogram)- 55 cents Produce is super cheap here. Every town has a big farmer’s market open on Friday or Saturday. Hundreds of vendors line up with their freshest produce … Continue reading
