- 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 | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,503 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,757 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,445 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 829 (5.46 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,590 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,244 (8 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,321 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,116 (14 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 398% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,068 (7 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 817 (5.38 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,813 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,573 (10 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 660 (4.35 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 608,973 (4,011 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 343,838 (2,265 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 111,470 (734 zł) | 519 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 705,949 (4,650 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 401,953 (2,648 zł) | 844 zł | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 58,863 (388 zł) | 275 zł | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 24,945 (164 zł) | 47 zł | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 280,432 (1,847 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 62,868 (414 zł) | 419 zł | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,681 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,035 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,963 (250 zł) | 275 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 34,402 (227 zł) | 113 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,267 (384 zł) | 277 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 58,707 (387 zł) | 303 zł | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,057,900 (86,013 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 669 (4.40 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,102 (139 zł) | 75 zł | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 5,436 (36 zł) | 26 zł | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,967 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 14,439 (95 zł) | 26 zł | + 265% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 37,708 (248 zł) | 100 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,567 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,358 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,218 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,906 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,443 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,539 (43 zł) | 28 zł | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,242 (107 zł) | 63 zł | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,060 (47 zł) | 44 zł | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 29,857 (197 zł) | 115 zł | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,701 (202 zł) | 90 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,631 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,852 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,617 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 313,704 (2,066 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 36 (0.24 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 31,687 (209 zł) | 108 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,829 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 816 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,324 zł
(₡ 2,022,785)
in San Jose, Costa Rica
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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