Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,005 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,282 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,276 (C$4.37) | C$5.78 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 821 (C$1.58) | C$1.98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,595 (C$3.06) | C$4.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 923 (C$1.77) | C$3.17 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,306 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,101 (C$4.03) | C$4.24 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,166 (C$2.24) | C$3.76 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 857 (C$1.64) | C$3.41 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,955 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,624 (C$3.12) | C$2.48 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 789 (C$1.51) | C$1.93 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 523,206 (C$1,004) | C$2,136 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 307,245 (C$590) | C$1,241 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 51,453 (C$99) | C$124 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 402,257 (C$772) | C$1,120 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 257,301 (C$494) | C$805 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 37,529 (C$72) | C$66 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 20,592 (C$40) | C$54 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 179,795 (C$345) | C$311 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 69,311 (C$133) | C$97 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,382 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,940 (C$5.64) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 36,876 (C$71) | C$60 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 27,404 (C$53) | C$39 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 63,383 (C$122) | C$98 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 56,836 (C$109) | C$117 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,980,200 (C$30,671) | C$22,942 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 740 (C$1.42) | C$1.40 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 28,558 (C$55) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 6,414 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,292 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 12,653 (C$24) | C$22 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,150 (C$69) | C$77 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,449 (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,195 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,865 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,653 (C$3.17) | C$3.16 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,537 (C$2.95) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,301 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 13,586 (C$26) | C$51 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,187 (C$14) | C$27 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,942 (C$31) | C$135 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,954 (C$57) | C$96 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,396 (C$8) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,524 (C$4.84) | C$5.42 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,287 (C$2.47) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 447,589 (C$859) | C$647 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 41 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 35,740 (C$69) | C$37 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,406 (C$4.62) | C$11 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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