Gringo Tax
The extra cost of being a Western tourist in Latin America.
It is the amount ADDED to the real cost of the product or service if you were not a Gringo.
It can be anywhere from 50-300% in my experience.
It is the amount ADDED to the real cost of the product or service if you were not a Gringo.
It can be anywhere from 50-300% in my experience.
"Jesus, these apartments seem a little expensive...even in Pesos"
"Yeah you gotta pay the Gringo Tax too buddy".
"Yeah you gotta pay the Gringo Tax too buddy".