- 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 | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,609 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,508 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,280 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 800 (5.07 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,636 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,146 (7 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,839 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,917 (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,025 (6 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 809 (5.13 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,886 (50 zł) | 20 zł | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,594 (10 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 692 (4.39 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 616,803 (3,910 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 378,964 (2,402 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 89,101 (565 zł) | 519 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 448,538 (2,844 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 350,678 (2,223 zł) | 844 zł | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 58,863 (373 zł) | 275 zł | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 22,152 (140 zł) | 47 zł | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 271,506 (1,721 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,560 (346 zł) | 419 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,013 (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,010 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,983 (241 zł) | 275 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 36,776 (233 zł) | 113 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 56,680 (359 zł) | 282 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 57,071 (362 zł) | 297 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,437,100 (85,186 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 670 (4.25 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,636 (137 zł) | 75 zł | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 5,530 (35 zł) | 26 zł | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,967 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 18,155 (115 zł) | 26 zł | + 342% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 39,673 (252 zł) | 103 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,479 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,411 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,004 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,870 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,657 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,885 (50 zł) | 30 zł | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,321 (97 zł) | 63 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,540 (41 zł) | 44 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 23,732 (150 zł) | 126 zł | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,254 (185 zł) | 90 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,317 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,844 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,460 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 313,704 (1,989 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 35 (0.22 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,008 (203 zł) | 108 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,840 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 802 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 11,945 zł
(₡ 1,884,167)
in San Jose, Costa Rica
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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