Q BLOGS — In January 2023 QCostarica.com published an article entitled, “Traffic Fines See the Highest Increase in Ten Years.” David Jackson, a San José resident for more than 20 years, who had never received a traffic ticket here, read the article and made a note to himself to be […]
Daily Archives: January 17, 2024
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Many individuals are eyeing apartments in Costa Rica’s capital city, San José. However, for a considerable number, this dream remains elusive due to the city’s soaring real estate prices. Urban living has always charmed many, who enjoy the convenience of living near city centers and having amenities close by. According […]
QCOSTARICA — The price of tomatoes has remained sky high since December, at both in supermarkets and farmer’ fairs (ferias) across the country. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), tomatoes registered an increase of 39.58% in December and were one […]
QCOSTARICA — A cheap dollar exchange rate guaranteed to stay that way, the contraction of several sectors in terms of investment and employment, and the reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate – which directly affects the interest on loans – are some of the consequences of the country having a […]
QCOSTARICA — The dollar exchange keeps dropping, dropping, and dropping, to the lowest figure in the last ten years. Are you surprised? Experts explain the five reasons why it has fallen so much. Among the reasons why this is happening: – Advertisement – The interest rate paid on savings is […]