Cost of living in Limón, Costa Rica vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limón (Costa Rica) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 3,000 (kr35) | kr131 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 1,343 (kr16) | kr67 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,500 (kr17) | kr31 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,209 (kr14) | kr7 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,738 (kr20) | kr30 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 991 (kr12) | kr19 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 4,737 (kr55) | kr68 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,893 (kr22) | kr18 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 995 (kr12) | kr10 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 852 (kr10) | kr12 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 2,000 (kr23) | kr78 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,400 (kr16) | kr19 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 700 (kr8) | kr10 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Limón (Costa Rica) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 407,112 (kr4,740) | kr8,455 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 100,000 (kr1,164) | kr5,757 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 137,360 (kr1,599) | kr1,141 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 120,000 (kr1,397) | kr4,956 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 75,000 (kr873) | kr3,745 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 20,000 (kr233) | kr1,512 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 29,140 (kr339) | kr193 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 150,000 (kr1,746) | kr3,644 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 45,000 (kr524) | kr684 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 2,000 (kr23) | kr54 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 3,115 (kr36) | kr169 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Limón (Costa Rica) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 33,330 (kr388) | kr778 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,000 (kr233) | kr230 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 40,000 (kr466) | kr745 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 20,000 (kr233) | kr1,287 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Limón (Costa Rica) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 5,000,000 (kr58,215) | kr304,676 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 604 (kr7) | kr10 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | kr386 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Limón (Costa Rica) is 55% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 500 (kr5.82) | kr50 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 1,200 (kr14) | kr73 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 27,382 (kr319) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,000 (kr23) | kr58 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 625 (kr7) | kr28 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 700 (kr8) | kr29 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,000 (kr12) | kr13 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 500 (kr5.82) | kr16 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 5,000 (kr58) | kr171 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Limón (Costa Rica) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 5,000 (kr58) | kr337 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,400 (kr75) | kr187 | - 60% | |
| 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 (kr175) | kr606 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,000 (kr58) | kr73 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 10,000 (kr116) | kr42 | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,105 (kr13) | kr33 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 150,000 (kr1,746) | kr3,125 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 66 (kr0.77) | kr0.91 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 25,000 (kr291) | kr255 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,000 (kr12) | kr42 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 103 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Limón (Costa Rica) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr15,008 (₡ 1,288,972) in Limón.
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