- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
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- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,704 (C$13) | C$15 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,701 (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,387 (C$5.51) | C$5.69 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 831 (C$1.92) | C$2.05 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,556 (C$3.59) | C$4.81 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,417 (C$3.27) | C$2.90 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,321 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,116 (C$4.89) | C$4.00 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,064 (C$2.46) | C$3.34 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 808 (C$1.86) | C$3.36 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,813 (C$18) | C$16 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,573 (C$3.63) | C$2.41 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 660 (C$1.52) | C$2.01 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 608,973 (C$1,406) | C$1,651 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 343,838 (C$794) | C$1,142 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 111,470 (C$257) | C$102 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 705,949 (C$1,630) | C$1,038 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 358,359 (C$828) | C$779 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 58,863 (C$136) | C$66 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 24,945 (C$58) | C$39 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 280,432 (C$648) | C$351 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 62,868 (C$145) | C$86 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,681 (C$8) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,035 (C$4.70) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,963 (C$88) | C$59 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 34,402 (C$79) | C$40 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,267 (C$135) | C$93 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 58,707 (C$136) | C$92 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,057,900 (C$30,154) | C$22,749 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 669 (C$1.54) | C$1.27 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,102 (C$49) | C$65 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 5,640 (C$13) | C$31 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,967 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 14,439 (C$33) | C$20 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,314 (C$84) | C$96 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,567 (C$8) | C$6 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,358 (C$5.45) | C$3.72 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,218 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,906 (C$4.40) | C$3.09 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,443 (C$3.33) | C$2.46 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,446 (C$15) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,242 (C$38) | C$46 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,060 (C$16) | C$26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 29,857 (C$69) | C$101 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,701 (C$71) | C$85 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,631 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,852 (C$4.28) | C$5.34 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,617 (C$3.73) | C$5.67 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 353,638 (C$817) | C$549 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 746 (C$1.72) | C$1.04 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 31,687 (C$73) | C$35 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,829 (C$4.22) | C$11 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 886 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,820
(₡ 2,087,104)
in San Jose, Costa Rica
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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