- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Poland
- San Jose
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,450 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,777 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,343 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 849 (5.38 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,816 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,292 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,526 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,664 (17 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 473% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,025 (6 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 920 (5.83 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,614 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,441 (9 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 720 (4.57 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 120% | |
| 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 | ₡ 781,838 (4,956 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 289,528 (1,835 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 65,737 (417 zł) | 463 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 654,422 (4,148 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 342,587 (2,171 zł) | 844 zł | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 56,610 (359 zł) | 248 zł | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,007 (133 zł) | 47 zł | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 289,115 (1,833 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 52,273 (331 zł) | 434 zł | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,472 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 1,724 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 35,100 (222 zł) | 275 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 29,683 (188 zł) | 113 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 59,652 (378 zł) | 297 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 53,936 (342 zł) | 276 zł | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,181,900 (70,875 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 641 (4.06 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 17,632 (112 zł) | 75 zł | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 5,743 (36 zł) | 27 zł | + 35% | |
| 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) | ₡ 3,199 (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 12,180 (77 zł) | 25 zł | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 39,069 (248 zł) | 100 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,657 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,623 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,242 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,779 (11 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,453 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 4,989 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose (Costa Rica) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,828 (100 zł) | 65 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 5,937 (38 zł) | 44 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 24,194 (153 zł) | 114 zł | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 31,316 (198 zł) | 90 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,475 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,136 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,867 (12 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 97% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₡ 94,375 (598 zł) | 680 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 37 (0.23 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 30,240 (192 zł) | 108 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,957 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,066 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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