Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,071 (kr98) | kr125 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,608 (kr64) | kr72 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,107 (kr29) | kr37 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,103 (kr15) | kr11 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,038 (kr28) | kr31 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,378 (kr19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,221 (kr45) | kr52 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,678 (kr23) | kr18 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,630 (kr23) | kr11 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,083 (kr15) | kr13 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,341 (kr130) | kr81 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,557 (kr22) | kr19 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 914 (kr13) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 539,231 (kr7,483) | kr10,293 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 345,921 (kr4,800) | kr7,078 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 42,537 (kr590) | kr1,303 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 438,529 (kr6,086) | kr6,025 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 285,596 (kr3,963) | kr4,137 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 35,314 (kr490) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 17,647 (kr245) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 215,493 (kr2,990) | kr3,019 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 77,559 (kr1,076) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 6,566 (kr91) | kr52 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,763 (kr38) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 11% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 29,522 (kr410) | kr781 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 22,577 (kr313) | kr237 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 70,562 (kr979) | kr597 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 46,689 (kr648) | kr1,050 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,859,400 (kr220,083) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 698 (kr10) | kr12 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 20,734 (kr288) | kr388 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 8,042 (kr112) | kr266 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,467 (kr48) | kr58 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 9,654 (kr134) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 38,057 (kr528) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 4,966 (kr69) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,524 (kr49) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 4,094 (kr57) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,392 (kr19) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,053 (kr28) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 9,011 (kr125) | kr181 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 18,089 (kr251) | kr380 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,956 (kr97) | kr219 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,430 (kr214) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 34,108 (kr473) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,428 (kr75) | kr73 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,921 (kr41) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,411 (kr20) | kr33 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 289,596 (kr4,019) | kr2,962 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 40 (kr0.55) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 35,666 (kr495) | kr255 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,680 (kr37) | kr47 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 634 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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