- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Poland
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 65% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,803 (30 zł) | 23 zł | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,598 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,497 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 799 (5.01 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,612 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,056 (7 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,987 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,972 (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 907 (5.69 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 842 (5.28 zł) | 3.01 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,940 (50 zł) | 24 zł | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,636 (10 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 679 (4.26 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 65% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 643,786 (4,041 zł) | 2,686 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 395,411 (2,482 zł) | 1,715 zł | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 89,101 (559 zł) | 519 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 467,877 (2,937 zł) | 1,381 zł | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 337,578 (2,119 zł) | 1,036 zł | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 58,863 (369 zł) | 275 zł | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,526 (135 zł) | 44 zł | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 281,631 (1,768 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 61,059 (383 zł) | 419 zł | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,256 (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,325 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,448 (241 zł) | 274 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 41,166 (258 zł) | 118 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,148 (340 zł) | 282 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 48,514 (305 zł) | 297 zł | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 43% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,789,300 (86,552 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 652 (4.09 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 27,199 (171 zł) | 83 zł | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 5,775 (36 zł) | 26 zł | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,966 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 20,519 (129 zł) | 26 zł | + 394% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 40,847 (256 zł) | 103 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,638 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,809 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 2,990 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,216 (14 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,669 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,580 (54 zł) | 30 zł | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 17,193 (108 zł) | 63 zł | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,307 (40 zł) | 46 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 26,107 (164 zł) | 126 zł | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,169 (177 zł) | 102 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,829 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,850 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,392 (9 zł) | 5.95 zł | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 313,538 (1,968 zł) | 2,035 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 34 (0.22 zł) | 0.28 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,117 (202 zł) | 120 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,829 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 905 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,587 zł
(₡ 2,005,286)
in San Jose, Costa Rica
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,000 zł
in Łódź.
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