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BlueDevil: I have been going to CR since the early 70's and that may have been a possible rate with inflation in 72' but in 92'....No way. What were you phucking, a goat? We do have some strange hombres on here and yes......I'm one of them.
Bilko wrote:Quote:
Is $100 a bargain? Well, maybe if they deliver to your house in the USA. Fortunate ones who live down here know that $100 is not a bargain. This topic has been done to death but I'll throw my own gasoline on the fire anyway.
Senordos posted: Quote:
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U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl $35.41 in 2006 dollars
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This is a heck of a lot less (and more believable) than the original $188 figure. This means I would have been paying around $30 - $35 range (and not $5) in 1992 when compared to today's $.
El Ciego added:Quote:
One thing I believe is that estimates of 3% inflation for Costa Rica are ridiculously low. I would guess that Irish Drifter's figures are closer to correct.
Wow...you guys really have me confused,now! I'm still trying to figure out whether the $40 - $50 I'm paying in 2006 is consistent with market pricing!
RBC100 asserted:Quote:
Irish Drifters theory is seriously flawed if we are talking a comparision in dollar prices.This theory may be true based on the inflation rate of the colone but the US inflation rate has been much lower than the Costa Rican currency inflation rate. Bottom line, based on all the options availble in San Jose $40 and lower with excellent quality to be found . $100 is very expensive.I find anywhere you have the masses of tourists shop you pay and excessive price.My best advice along with Bilko as well as Floria is think outside the gulch.rbc100
Based upon my personal experience, I'm inclined to agree with RBC...there are some very good bargains to be had at $40 and less (although they may not get a unanimous certified "10" CRT stamp of approval).
El Ciego perceives:
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2. Remember that many girls in the bars have either no place to stay or at best a crappy roach motel in which to spend the night. Your jacuzzi suite at the Presidente, even your clean, cozy, no-frills room at the Castillo will seem like the Ritz to her; TLN should be no problem at no additional cost, if you catch the right kitten at the right time of the night. "Quisiera desayunar desnudo contigo" (I (would) want to have breakfast naked with you) is a phrase to use with Miss Right for all night. Remember that the ones who have no family commitments may still dread the long bus/cab ride home and will want to stay with you simply for convenience, or only a few extra bucks.
El C,
You are right on with this one! I recently enjoyed a TLN with a chica from Quepos (who I picked up at the NY Bar) for the price of some nachos from the SL Bar. It was late...the last bus to the beach left....she needed a place to stay...and was a little hungry. The chica was not in the 9-10 range, but probably closer to a 5. In the morning, we both came out ahead...we both got what we needed!
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