Thursday, March 21, 2013

Cost of Living

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)

3 comments:

  1. No joke!!! This was posted before strawberries were in season...less than $1 per pound!!!

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  2. I'm looking forward to dinner at your house when you return...if you return

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