Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica vs Lille, France
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 30% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,732 (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,879 (€5.21) | €8 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,767 (€2.37) | €5.83 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 817 (€1.10) | €1.12 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,600 (€2.15) | €3.32 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,019 (€1.37) | €1.98 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,353 (€3.16) | €7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,129 (€2.86) | €1.94 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 919 (€1.23) | €1.79 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,039 (€1.40) | €2.25 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 10,723 (€14) | €6 | + 137% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,487 (€2.00) | €1.70 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 675 (€0.91) | €1.06 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 36% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 571,793 (€768) | €1,120 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 282,034 (€379) | €841 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 39,804 (€53) | €118 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 449,848 (€604) | €657 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 230,395 (€309) | €543 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 24,866 (€33) | €75 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,420 (€21) | €28 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₡ 189,361 (€254) | €322 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 63,216 (€85) | €91 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,446 (€5.97) | €10 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,478 (€3.33) | €13 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 30% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,092 (€50) | €92 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 21,031 (€28) | €37 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 55,547 (€75) | €89 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 51,565 (€69) | €90 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 37% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 12,020,500 (€16,146) | €22,770 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 597 (€0.80) | €1.41 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,831 (€29) | €51 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 6,658 (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 36% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,970 (€5.33) | €5.32 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,173 (€14) | €4.13 | + 231% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 46,662 (€63) | €24 | + 159% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,289 (€4.42) | €3.81 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,690 (€3.61) | €3.42 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,594 (€4.83) | €3.93 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,552 (€2.08) | €1.60 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,292 (€1.73) | €2.23 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,909 (€11) | €23 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 32% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,962 (€17) | €37 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,041 (€8) | €21 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 23,454 (€32) | €79 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,199 (€41) | €47 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,311 (€5.79) | €8 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,210 (€2.97) | €3.07 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,440 (€1.93) | €5.26 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 325,729 (€438) | €441 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 47 (€0.06) | €0.22 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 40,724 (€55) | €35 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,283 (€3.07) | €7 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 31% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,282 (₡ 1,698,722) in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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