- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Poland
- San Jose
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,934 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,890 (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,370 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 825 (5.23 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,772 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,352 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,806 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,280 (14 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,096 (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 885 (5.61 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,326 (53 zł) | 20 zł | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,450 (9 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 690 (4.37 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 772,680 (4,895 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 260,850 (1,653 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 66,000 (418 zł) | 463 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 615,551 (3,900 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 341,599 (2,164 zł) | 844 zł | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 51,946 (329 zł) | 248 zł | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 22,310 (141 zł) | 47 zł | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 290,034 (1,837 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 49,776 (315 zł) | 434 zł | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,550 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 1,796 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 36,346 (230 zł) | 275 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 30,248 (192 zł) | 113 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 61,994 (393 zł) | 297 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 58,275 (369 zł) | 276 zł | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,842,500 (75,023 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 649 (4.11 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 19,949 (126 zł) | 75 zł | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 5,526 (35 zł) | 27 zł | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,020 (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 14,955 (95 zł) | 25 zł | + 284% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,535 (231 zł) | 100 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,532 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,598 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,023 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,907 (12 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,482 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 5,411 (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,245 (97 zł) | 65 zł | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,299 (40 zł) | 44 zł | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 18,877 (120 zł) | 114 zł | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,259 (192 zł) | 90 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,559 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,938 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,742 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 84% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₡ 332,439 (2,106 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 37 (0.24 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 29,991 (190 zł) | 108 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,913 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 966 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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