Cost of living in Limón, Costa Rica vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Limón (Costa Rica) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 3,229 (kr33) | kr136 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 2,104 (kr21) | kr67 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,049 (kr21) | kr29 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,350 (kr14) | kr8 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,527 (kr15) | kr26 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,222 (kr12) | kr22 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 4,813 (kr49) | kr63 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,924 (kr19) | kr18 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,140 (kr12) | kr10 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 852 (kr9) | kr11 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 2,000 (kr20) | kr79 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,400 (kr14) | kr19 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 1,112 (kr11) | kr11 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Limón (Costa Rica) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 339,183 (kr3,425) | kr8,536 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 100,000 (kr1,010) | kr5,788 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 112,333 (kr1,134) | kr1,220 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 120,000 (kr1,212) | kr5,337 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 75,000 (kr757) | kr3,926 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 20,000 (kr202) | kr1,589 | - 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 29,140 (kr294) | kr188 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₡ 150,000 (kr1,514) | kr3,570 | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 45,000 (kr454) | kr710 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 2,000 (kr20) | kr57 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 3,115 (kr31) | kr154 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Limón (Costa Rica) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 33,330 (kr337) | kr786 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,000 (kr202) | kr244 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 40,000 (kr404) | kr727 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 20,000 (kr202) | kr1,206 | - 83% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Limón (Costa Rica) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 5,000,000 (kr50,483) | kr301,099 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 604 (kr6) | kr10 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | kr386 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr255 | - | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Limón (Costa Rica) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 500 (kr5.05) | kr58 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 1,200 (kr12) | kr73 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 27,382 (kr276) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,000 (kr20) | kr58 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 625 (kr6) | kr28 | - 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 700 (kr7) | kr29 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,000 (kr10) | kr13 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 500 (kr5.05) | kr16 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 5,000 (kr50) | kr176 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Limón (Costa Rica) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 5,000 (kr50) | kr344 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,400 (kr65) | kr191 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr475 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 15,000 (kr151) | kr616 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,000 (kr50) | kr77 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 10,000 (kr101) | kr41 | + 148% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,105 (kr11) | kr33 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 150,000 (kr1,514) | kr3,258 | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 66 (kr0.66) | kr0.93 | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 25,000 (kr252) | kr230 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,000 (kr10) | kr42 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr12,638 (₡ 1,251,699) in Limón.
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