And now, some numbers regarding the cost of living here in San Pedro:
Banana - $.06
Avocado or large carrot - $.13
Pen - $.20
Mango - $.22
A light, pilsner-style beer - $.50 - $.65
Watermelon, papaya, or a pound of strawberries - $.66
French-pressed cup of locally grown organic coffee - $.66
Haircut (male) - $.79
Haircut (female) - $2.63
One hour of one-on-one Spanish instruction - $4.50
Daily wage of a coffee-picker - $6.58
Small bottle of contact lens solution - $15.75 (demand is low because people do not stare at devices and small text all day)
sign me up for that csa!
ReplyDeleteNo joke!!! This was posted before strawberries were in season...less than $1 per pound!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to dinner at your house when you return...if you return
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