Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,580 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,678 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,431 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 986 (C$2.45) | C$1.98 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,161 (C$5.36) | C$4.18 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,206 (C$2.99) | C$3.17 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,002 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,980 (C$4.91) | C$4.24 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,246 (C$3.09) | C$3.76 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 898 (C$2.23) | C$3.41 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,246 (C$20) | C$19 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,614 (C$4.01) | C$2.48 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 883 (C$2.19) | C$1.93 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 587,935 (C$1,459) | C$2,136 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 319,371 (C$793) | C$1,247 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 33,405 (C$83) | C$124 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 410,086 (C$1,018) | C$1,120 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 245,106 (C$608) | C$805 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 26,184 (C$65) | C$66 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,583 (C$39) | C$54 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 248,490 (C$617) | C$311 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 66,647 (C$165) | C$97 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 9,134 (C$23) | C$10 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,566 (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,120 (C$97) | C$60 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 22,318 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,164 (C$142) | C$98 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 36,902 (C$92) | C$117 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,942,700 (C$42,048) | C$22,942 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 865 (C$2.15) | C$1.67 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 29,044 (C$72) | C$67 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 7,910 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,885 (C$10) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,693 (C$27) | C$22 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,334 (C$85) | C$77 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,378 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,549 (C$9) | C$4.33 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,693 (C$4.20) | C$3.16 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,583 (C$3.93) | C$2.46 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,277 (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,544 (C$31) | C$51 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,794 (C$17) | C$27 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,323 (C$38) | C$135 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 31,121 (C$77) | C$96 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,318 (C$13) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,953 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,378 (C$3.42) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 432,881 (C$1,074) | C$647 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 43 (C$0.11) | C$0.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,285 (C$80) | C$37 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,382 (C$5.91) | C$11 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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