Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 50% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 40% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,983 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 214 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 5,046 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 118 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,290 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 53 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 950 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,505 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 41 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,253 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 26 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,625 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 89 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,138 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 43 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,462 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 24 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 964 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,480 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 224 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,743 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 35 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 952 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 22% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 605,171 (Mex$ 20,237) | Mex$ 18,088 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 321,439 (Mex$ 10,749) | Mex$ 10,107 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,122 (Mex$ 1,275) | Mex$ 1,189 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 426,773 (Mex$ 14,271) | Mex$ 12,686 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 227,481 (Mex$ 7,607) | Mex$ 5,724 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 35,538 (Mex$ 1,188) | Mex$ 863 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,732 (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 420 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 294,698 (Mex$ 9,855) | Mex$ 7,672 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 70,357 (Mex$ 2,353) | Mex$ 2,148 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,276 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 106 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,980 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 110 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,077 (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 977 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,568 (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 607 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,233 (Mex$ 1,814) | Mex$ 1,487 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 39,819 (Mex$ 1,332) | Mex$ 1,383 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 98% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 17,595,600 (Mex$ 588,392) | Mex$ 260,143 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 914 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 33,571 (Mex$ 1,123) | Mex$ 476 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 7,505 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 273 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 113% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,885 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 106 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,693 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 159 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,487 (Mex$ 1,220) | Mex$ 610 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,378 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 63 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 45 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,549 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 37 | + 221% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,693 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 24 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,551 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 21 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,509 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 97 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 24% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,210 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 341 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,793 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 125 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,335 (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 648 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,546 (Mex$ 1,122) | Mex$ 783 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,541 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 131 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,531 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 68 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,353 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 39 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 411,708 (Mex$ 13,767) | Mex$ 9,321 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 40 (Mex$ 1.35) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 33,270 (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 648 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,507 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 57 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 976 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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