Accommodation: Prices range depending on whether you are stringing up a hammock or staying in lavish hotels. A basic double room with bathroom will generally cost between US$15 - 30 per night. Air-conditioned rooms are more expensive.

Food: A decent meal in a local restaurant will cost between US$7 - 20.

Drinks: Beer and soft drinks cost around 50c (per 222ml bottle). Spirits are also cheap and a liter bottle of rum is about US$3.5. Nightclubs: These vary. Some are free, others may charge up to US$10. Sometimes drinks are included.

Cinemas: US$2-10, depending on size and quality.

Transport: national buses work out at roughly US$2 per hour's journey. Local bus rides are cheap and cost around 50c.

The prices quoted above are average figures, so you can spend considerably less if you look around for cheap places. Prices rise at Christmas time and holidays.

There are only a few discounts for foreign students or young people. Sometimes you can get a 10% discount when paying in cash - always ask.

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