Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 79% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,704 (2,764 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,853 (1,867 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,771 (858 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 824 (399 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 94% | |
12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,551 (751 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 956 (463 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,336 (1,132 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,129 (1,032 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 247% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 919 (445 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 162% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,064 (516 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 116% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 10,047 (4,868 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 214% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,473 (714 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 666 (323 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 187% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 51% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 571,904 (277,119 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 281,113 (136,215 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,650 (18,728 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 435,081 (210,821 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 232,237 (112,532 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 23,465 (11,370 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,465 (7,494 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₡ 187,169 (90,694 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 66,131 (32,044 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,446 (2,154 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,463 (1,193 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 27% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 6% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 36,990 (17,923 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 21,381 (10,360 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 53,334 (25,843 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 43,320 (20,991 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 22% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,815,700 (5,725,362 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 610 (295 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,096 (11,191 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 6,804 (3,297 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 15% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 93% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,970 (1,924 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,173 (4,930 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 133% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 44,051 (21,345 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 181% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,289 (1,594 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,690 (1,303 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,594 (1,742 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 117% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,556 (754 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,266 (614 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,459 (3,614 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 96% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 38% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,883 (6,242 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,188 (2,999 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 23,454 (11,365 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,587 (14,336 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,230 (2,050 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,171 (1,052 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 135% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,475 (715 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 325,729 (157,834 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 47 (23 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 40,560 (19,654 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 176% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,304 (1,117 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 3% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 45% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 594,224 Ft (₡ 1,226,327) in San Jose, Costa Rica to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 410,000 Ft in Pécs.
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