- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Poland
- San Jose
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,286 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,871 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,244 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 808 (5.40 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,770 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,250 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,273 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,523 (17 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 472% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,000 (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 944 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,319 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,442 (10 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 687 (4.59 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 786,575 (5,262 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 328,910 (2,200 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 73,375 (491 zł) | 463 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 514,758 (3,444 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 257,513 (1,723 zł) | 844 zł | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 48,868 (327 zł) | 248 zł | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,282 (142 zł) | 47 zł | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 283,354 (1,896 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 59,355 (397 zł) | 434 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,847 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 1,770 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 35,354 (237 zł) | 275 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 28,962 (194 zł) | 113 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 61,720 (413 zł) | 297 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 55,119 (369 zł) | 276 zł | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,420,100 (76,399 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 638 (4.27 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 19,594 (131 zł) | 75 zł | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 5,815 (39 zł) | 27 zł | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,055 (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,908 (73 zł) | 25 zł | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 37,979 (254 zł) | 100 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,445 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,753 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,269 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,662 (11 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,523 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 4,463 (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 14,611 (98 zł) | 65 zł | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 5,672 (38 zł) | 44 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 23,453 (157 zł) | 114 zł | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,845 (206 zł) | 90 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,392 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,109 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,945 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 117% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₡ 99,837 (668 zł) | 680 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 37 (0.25 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 27,877 (186 zł) | 108 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,926 (13 zł) | 13 zł | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,113 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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