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Hello CRT Members,

I was wondering about the prices in Costa Rics. I know the currency is Colones. They come in 5, 100, 1000, etc. But, my question is what can you buy for 5 colons, 100 colones, etc. You know in dollars $5 can buy you a value meal from McDonald's. The exchange rate is 1=465 currently. What can I buy for 500 Colones for my $1.

haha...Well, with 400 colones you can buy 1 regular hamburger at McDonalds.

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for 575 colones you can buy a pack fo malrboro

what about a pack of parliament lights?

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When I'm sitting at the Cigar Bar having a beer at Zona Blue, I think to myself, "What would Tony Soprano do?"

For 90 Colones...you can ride the bus from Calle Blancos to Downtown SJ.

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Colones come in coins 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100 & 500. The 5, 10 & 20 come in both silver (larger Size) and gold color. The 25, 50, 100 & 500 come in gold color only.

The bills 1000, 2000, 5000 & 10000 denominations.

The official bank buy rate today is 464.49 you will get about 460 at most shops.

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Lmoe75,

The current exchange rate is 463 colones to 1 dollar.

As you can see not much you can buy with 10 colones.

You can buy small candies at any "pulperia" for 25 to a 100 colones.

Bus rides range between 100 to 200 in the city.

and other examples were given by other members.

my two cents

Mente

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For 17K In Colones, Hands Solo can Premature Ejaculate on the Bed of Zona blue....

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In a local bar you can buy local cerveza for 400col. or less.About 2.5 to 3 times that in gringo places.In a local soda a plate lunch for about 1000 col.RBC100

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Typico Tico Desayuno of Huevos, arroz y frijoles es approximente 600 colones. (Typical Tico Breakfast of Eggs, Black Beans and Rice )

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Frickin hilarious.........................


I heard he also does it for free...........but only at 20,000 feet

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A great slice of pizza at Casa de sol..............400 c

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Thanks guys, great information. I will see you on Memorial Day weekend. OH Yeah, What about beer and liquor prices? I just want to make sure I bring a enough money with me.

Is Cerveza the domestic beer? is so for 400c I am going to be nice.

Cerveza is the translation for beer in Spanish.

The local beers are Imperial (most Popular)

Pilsen.
Bavaria regular, light and dark
Rock Ice
Heineken (made here)

The prices range between $425 colones to $950 or even higher.

Price at KL/DR and news cafe is around 950 colones
Tico bars between 425 up to 600 colones.
Price at market is around 226. Glass bottle or 326 tin.

Mente.

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Tico and Panama, let me know if you need any help down here.
Panamaexplorers.com

What would be a going rate for a rum & coke in colones in typical bars (BM, ZB or sportmans lodge)?

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