Tag Archives: groceries

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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THE LORD OF THE BAGELS

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

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 →

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LIVING IT UP IN COSTA RICA

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: 4.68 lb box of dishwasher detergent-you’ll have to read the story “Honey, you’ve been working really hard and the book is selling, I think you should treat yourself to dishwasher detergent,” Rob says this morning. I … Continue reading →

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SAVVY SCOOTER SHOPPERS

Posted on September 2, 2011 by admin

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 →

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DON’T GO HEAVY ON THE MUSTARD

Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update:              12 Ounce Bottle of French’s Deli Mustard- $5 My husband went shopping today and returned with the fancy American brand mustard.  We rarely indulge in such extravagance, instead buying the yellow Costa Rican kind when possible.  It is a fraction of … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S UP DOC?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by admin

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 →

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