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Sample Price Guide
- loaf of bread
- US$ 0.50
- small bottle of beer
- US$ 0.75
- litre of petrol
- US$ 0.65
- small bottle of water
- US$ 0.75
- buses btwn San José to Escazú
- US$ 0.30
- load of laundry plus dry
- US$ 5.00
- movie ticket
- US$ 4.25
- one hour bowling
- US$ 7.00
- nightclub entry
- US$ 4-10.00
Average Room Prices
Low Mid High ¢0-20 ¢20-80 ¢80+ Average Meal Prices
Low Mid High Deluxe US$1-5 US$5-10 US$10-20 US$20+ -
Tipping
It is customary to tip the bellhop/porter ( US$0.50 to US$1.00 per service) and the house-keeper ( US$1.00 per day in top-end hotels, less in budget places). On guided tours, tip the guide US$1.00 to US$5.00 per person per day, and tip the tour driver about half of what you tip the guide. Naturally, tips depend upon quality of service. Taxi drivers are not normally tipped, unless some special service is provided. Upscale restaurants may add a 10% service charge to the bill. If not, you might leave a small tip to show your appreciation, but it is not required.
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