Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 15% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 36% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₡ 6,211 ($10) | $9 | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₡ 3,994 ($7) | $4.54 | 44% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₡ 1,752 ($2.86) | $1.41 | 103% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₡ 855 ($1.39) | $1.00 | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₡ 1,759 ($2.87) | $1.63 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₡ 1,007 ($1.64) | $1.00 | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₡ 2,522 ($4.11) | $3.32 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₡ 1,966 ($3.21) | $0.96 | 233% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₡ 910 ($1.48) | $1.06 | 40% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₡ 1,047 ($1.71) | $1.19 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₡ 9,609 ($16) | $14 | 9% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₡ 1,534 ($2.50) | $1.73 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₡ 661 ($1.08) | $1.00 | 8% |
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 17% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₡ 581,648 ($949) | $420 | 126% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₡ 286,801 ($468) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₡ 36,713 ($60) | $55 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₡ 491,271 ($802) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₡ 233,712 ($381) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₡ 25,480 ($42) | $46 | 10% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₡ 15,445 ($25) | $22 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₡ 199,597 ($326) | $591 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₡ 60,172 ($98) | $127 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₡ 4,622 ($8) | $5.34 | 41% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₡ 2,290 ($3.74) | $5.00 | 25% |
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 22% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₡ 36,583 ($60) | $43 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₡ 21,003 ($34) | $27 | 29% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₡ 54,069 ($88) | $127 | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₡ 50,240 ($82) | $41 | 101% |
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₡ 12,442,400 ($20,301) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₡ 591 ($0.96) | $1.09 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₡ 23,064 ($38) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₡ 6,120 ($10) | - | - |
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 60% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₡ 5,464 ($9) | $9 | 6% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₡ 9,314 ($15) | $20 | 24% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₡ 46,837 ($76) | $20 | 282% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₡ 3,171 ($5.17) | $1.77 | 193% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₡ 2,698 ($4.40) | $2.55 | 73% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₡ 3,565 ($5.82) | $2.30 | 152% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₡ 1,593 ($2.60) | $0.95 | 173% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₡ 1,346 ($2.20) | $0.91 | 142% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₡ 7,525 ($12) | - | - |
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₡ 12,943 ($21) | $12 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₡ 5,909 ($10) | $11 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₡ 23,454 ($38) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₡ 30,460 ($50) | $18 | 181% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₡ 3,847 ($6) | $3.39 | 85% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₡ 2,148 ($3.51) | $2.73 | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₡ 1,447 ($2.36) | $1.00 | 136% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₡ 353,839 ($577) | $320 | 81% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₡ 47 ($0.08) | $0.50 | 85% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₡ 38,497 ($63) | $51 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₡ 2,260 ($3.69) | $2.50 | 47% |
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For example, you would need at least $1,386 (₡ 849,436) in San Jose, Costa Rica to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,200 in Quevedo.