- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Canada
- San Jose
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,564 (C$10) | C$14 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,857 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,373 (C$5.11) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 820 (C$1.77) | C$2.40 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,758 (C$3.79) | C$4.13 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,291 (C$2.78) | C$2.54 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,644 (C$8) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,664 (C$5.74) | C$3.55 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,028 (C$2.22) | C$3.02 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 911 (C$1.96) | C$2.26 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,729 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,443 (C$3.11) | C$2.18 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 708 (C$1.53) | C$1.87 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 746,201 (C$1,607) | C$1,186 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 244,609 (C$527) | C$982 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 65,737 (C$142) | C$104 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 654,422 (C$1,410) | C$919 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 342,587 (C$738) | C$695 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 56,610 (C$122) | C$64 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,618 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 288,323 (C$621) | C$393 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 50,097 (C$108) | C$111 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,472 (C$7) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 1,724 (C$3.71) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 35,124 (C$76) | C$61 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 29,683 (C$64) | C$41 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 62,578 (C$135) | C$95 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 56,848 (C$122) | C$87 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,181,900 (C$24,088) | C$23,851 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 636 (C$1.37) | C$1.19 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 15,808 (C$34) | C$47 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 5,743 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,199 (C$7) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 12,180 (C$26) | C$20 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 38,188 (C$82) | C$85 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,657 (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,677 (C$5.77) | C$2.88 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,242 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,779 (C$3.83) | C$3.16 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,453 (C$3.13) | C$2.53 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 4,833 (C$10) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,648 (C$34) | C$45 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,033 (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 17,808 (C$38) | C$84 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,732 (C$66) | C$89 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,561 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,136 (C$4.60) | C$5.72 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,776 (C$3.83) | C$5.43 | - 29% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₡ 339,514 (C$731) | C$850 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 37 (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 30,240 (C$65) | C$34 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,957 (C$4.21) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,224
(₡ 1,496,668)
in San Jose.
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