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PRACTICAL LIVING CONSIDERATIONS Welcome to the Section on Practical Living Considerations. Here you can find practical tips about life in Costa Rica.
UTILITIES IN COSTA RICA Most basic utilities in Costa Rica are government owned. Electricity. In most of the country the service is provided by CNFL the national electric company. In rural areas you may find Electrical cooperatives that provide the service. The current electrical rates for CNFL are as follows:
ELECTRICITY RATES IN COSTA RICA RATES FOR 2008 (US$ 1 - 495 Colones) High season runs from January 1st to May 31st Low season runs from June 1st to December 31st RESIDENTIAL RATE T-RE
COMMECIAL RATE T-G Applies to Industries and Commercial establishements
As an example. A 2,500 Sq.ft home in the central valley (no a/c) will pay between $80 to $95 per month in electricity Telephone. The telephone service is also government operated by way of ICE (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad). The basic monthly residential rate is $6 per month. For cell phones the basic rates begins at $7 per month. |
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