Cost of living in Limón, Costa Rica vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Limón (Costa Rica) is 14% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 3,229 (€4.39) | €9 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 2,104 (€2.86) | €5.45 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,049 (€2.79) | €3.75 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,350 (€1.84) | €1.23 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,527 (€2.08) | €3.25 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,222 (€1.66) | €1.35 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 4,813 (€7) | €4.12 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,924 (€2.62) | €1.36 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,140 (€1.55) | €0.68 | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 852 (€1.16) | €1.14 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 2,000 (€2.72) | €8 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,400 (€1.90) | €2.02 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 1,112 (€1.51) | €0.90 | + 67% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Limón (Costa Rica) is 6% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 339,183 (€461) | €426 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 100,000 (€136) | €302 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 112,333 (€153) | €122 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 120,000 (€163) | €316 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 75,000 (€102) | €245 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 20,000 (€27) | €94 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 29,140 (€40) | €21 | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₡ 150,000 (€204) | €351 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 45,000 (€61) | €71 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 2,000 (€2.72) | €10 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 3,115 (€4.23) | €5.67 | - 25% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Limón (Costa Rica) is 37% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 33,330 (€45) | €83 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,000 (€27) | €40 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 40,000 (€54) | €70 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 20,000 (€27) | €71 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Limón (Costa Rica) is 38% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 5,000,000 (€6,798) | €23,202 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 604 (€0.82) | €1.57 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €39 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Limón (Costa Rica) is 46% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 500 (€0.68) | €3.23 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 1,200 (€1.63) | €5.59 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 27,382 (€37) | €32 | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,000 (€2.72) | €3.88 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 625 (€0.85) | €3.80 | - 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 700 (€0.95) | €3.50 | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,000 (€1.36) | €1.53 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 500 (€0.68) | €1.83 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 5,000 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Limón (Costa Rica) is 43% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 5,000 (€7) | €22 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,400 (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €38 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 15,000 (€20) | €46 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,000 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 10,000 (€14) | €3.40 | + 300% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,105 (€1.50) | €3.22 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 150,000 (€204) | €792 | - 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 66 (€0.09) | €0.24 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 25,000 (€34) | €38 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,000 (€1.36) | €4.08 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,016 (₡ 747,180) in Limón.
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