Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica vs Londrina, Brazil
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Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 84% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,304 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 4,136 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,858 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.23 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 845 (R$ 6) | R$ 2.79 | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,744 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.64 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,063 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.97 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,442 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,925 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,057 (R$ 8) | R$ 2.39 | + 224% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 896 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.39 | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,769 (R$ 64) | R$ 32 | + 98% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,442 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 718 (R$ 5.26) | R$ 2.11 | + 149% | |
Housing | + 125% | |||
Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 125% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 697,778 (R$ 5,105) | R$ 1,628 | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 355,854 (R$ 2,604) | R$ 1,082 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 41,314 (R$ 302) | R$ 237 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 441,170 (R$ 3,228) | R$ 1,002 | + 222% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 234,444 (R$ 1,715) | R$ 715 | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 32,658 (R$ 239) | R$ 245 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,254 (R$ 134) | R$ 80 | + 67% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₡ 255,780 (R$ 1,871) | R$ 1,643 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 81,228 (R$ 594) | R$ 345 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,343 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,482 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 15% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,539 (R$ 275) | R$ 230 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 26,928 (R$ 197) | R$ 178 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 60,850 (R$ 445) | R$ 416 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 51,452 (R$ 376) | R$ 248 | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 26% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,007,700 (R$ 102,491) | R$ 75,858 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 661 (R$ 4.84) | R$ 4.03 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 24,035 (R$ 176) | R$ 146 | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 6,137 (R$ 45) | R$ 28 | + 60% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 93% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,320 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,750 (R$ 86) | R$ 31 | + 177% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 35,721 (R$ 261) | R$ 247 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,189 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 144% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,321 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 156% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,805 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 116% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,856 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.83 | + 181% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,765 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.45 | + 275% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,383 (R$ 47) | R$ 28 | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 18% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,849 (R$ 123) | R$ 77 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,401 (R$ 47) | R$ 35 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 25,841 (R$ 189) | R$ 208 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,638 (R$ 210) | R$ 144 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,003 (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,938 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,688 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 62% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 317,568 (R$ 2,324) | R$ 3,034 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 43 (R$ 0.32) | R$ 0.91 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,071 (R$ 286) | R$ 106 | + 170% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,194 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 111% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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