Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 20% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 30% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Bahía Blanca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,804 (ARS $14,119) | ARS $14,099 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,601 (ARS $9,549) | ARS $11,375 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,681 (ARS $5,564) | ARS $1,876 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,101 (ARS $2,285) | ARS $1,269 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,089 (ARS $4,336) | ARS $2,237 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,272 (ARS $2,639) | ARS $2,846 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,451 (ARS $7,162) | ARS $5,717 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,694 (ARS $3,516) | ARS $8,285 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,325 (ARS $2,750) | ARS $886 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,082 (ARS $2,245) | ARS $1,969 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,100 (ARS $16,809) | ARS $6,628 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,623 (ARS $3,368) | ARS $2,397 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 899 (ARS $1,866) | ARS $387 | + 383% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 9% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Bahía Blanca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 553,149 (ARS $1,147,902) | ARS $887,268 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 332,037 (ARS $689,048) | ARS $457,884 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 43,944 (ARS $91,193) | ARS $571,531 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 461,548 (ARS $957,810) | ARS $400,000 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 256,808 (ARS $532,931) | ARS $262,060 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 33,666 (ARS $69,863) | ARS $39,676 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 17,163 (ARS $35,617) | ARS $35,546 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 196,837 (ARS $408,479) | ARS $281,228 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 79,023 (ARS $163,989) | ARS $186,906 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,255 (ARS $8,829) | ARS $5,973 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,710 (ARS $5,624) | ARS $3,942 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 22% cheaper than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Bahía Blanca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 34,564 (ARS $71,727) | ARS $76,565 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 21,328 (ARS $44,259) | ARS $68,285 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 60,028 (ARS $124,570) | ARS $134,059 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 75,077 (ARS $155,801) | ARS $163,913 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 20% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Bahía Blanca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,366,400 (ARS $33,963,768) | ARS $18,476,600 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 707 (ARS $1,468) | ARS $1,013 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,365 (ARS $52,637) | ARS $51,202 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 8,535 (ARS $17,713) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 113% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Bahía Blanca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 4,885 (ARS $10,138) | ARS $4,927 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 9,654 (ARS $20,034) | ARS $13,508 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 37,178 (ARS $77,152) | ARS $18,000 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 4,966 (ARS $10,305) | ARS $3,273 | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,447 (ARS $7,154) | ARS $2,856 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 4,169 (ARS $8,651) | ARS $2,219 | + 290% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,710 (ARS $3,549) | ARS $2,750 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,118 (ARS $4,394) | ARS $5,243 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 9,668 (ARS $20,062) | ARS $7,927 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 16% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Bahía Blanca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 18,139 (ARS $37,642) | ARS $28,726 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,361 (ARS $15,276) | ARS $9,621 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 16,473 (ARS $34,186) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 36,290 (ARS $75,310) | ARS $38,688 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,335 (ARS $11,072) | ARS $5,890 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,395 (ARS $7,046) | ARS $3,896 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,398 (ARS $2,901) | ARS $3,491 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 341,176 (ARS $708,013) | ARS $576,943 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 40 (ARS $82) | ARS $242 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 38,916 (ARS $80,759) | ARS $62,793 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,504 (ARS $5,196) | ARS $1,401 | + 271% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 792 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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