Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 53% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Berlin (Germany) | San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 (₡ 8,460) | ₡ 6,211 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (₡ 5,920) | ₡ 3,994 | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.50 (₡ 2,564) | ₡ 1,752 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.90 (₡ 663) | ₡ 855 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.08 (₡ 2,261) | ₡ 1,759 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.63 (₡ 1,928) | ₡ 1,007 | 91% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.41 (₡ 3,962) | ₡ 2,522 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.51 (₡ 1,841) | ₡ 1,966 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.34 (₡ 979) | ₡ 910 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.21 (₡ 889) | ₡ 1,047 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €5.49 (₡ 4,024) | ₡ 9,609 | 58% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.73 (₡ 1,266) | ₡ 1,534 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.98 (₡ 716) | ₡ 661 | 8% |
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,456 (₡ 1,067,692) | ₡ 581,648 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,113 (₡ 815,660) | ₡ 286,801 | 184% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €148 (₡ 108,695) | ₡ 36,713 | 196% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,010 (₡ 740,761) | ₡ 491,271 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €733 (₡ 537,042) | ₡ 233,712 | 130% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €93 (₡ 68,293) | ₡ 25,480 | 168% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €25 (₡ 17,965) | ₡ 15,445 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €395 (₡ 289,878) | ₡ 199,597 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €101 (₡ 74,375) | ₡ 60,172 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.13 (₡ 3,028) | ₡ 4,622 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €14 (₡ 10,625) | ₡ 2,290 | 364% |
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €87 (₡ 63,452) | ₡ 36,583 | 73% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €30 (₡ 21,972) | ₡ 21,003 | 5% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €87 (₡ 63,991) | ₡ 54,069 | 18% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €107 (₡ 78,674) | ₡ 50,240 | 57% |
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 96% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,860 (₡ 16,024,797) | ₡ 12,442,400 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.34 (₡ 985) | ₡ 591 | 67% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €76 (₡ 55,613) | ₡ 23,064 | 141% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €18 (₡ 12,851) | ₡ 6,120 | 110% |
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.72 (₡ 4,195) | ₡ 5,464 | 23% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €7 (₡ 5,374) | ₡ 9,314 | 42% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €83 (₡ 60,785) | ₡ 46,837 | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.31 (₡ 2,429) | ₡ 3,171 | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €1.88 (₡ 1,381) | ₡ 2,698 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.39 (₡ 1,751) | ₡ 3,565 | 51% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.45 (₡ 1,062) | ₡ 1,593 | 33% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.30 (₡ 956) | ₡ 1,346 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €22 (₡ 15,833) | ₡ 7,525 | 110% |
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €34 (₡ 24,656) | ₡ 12,943 | 90% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €22 (₡ 16,106) | ₡ 5,909 | 173% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €88 (₡ 64,337) | ₡ 23,454 | 174% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €67 (₡ 49,046) | ₡ 30,460 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €9 (₡ 6,322) | ₡ 3,847 | 64% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.73 (₡ 2,734) | ₡ 2,148 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.62 (₡ 2,653) | ₡ 1,447 | 83% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €418 (₡ 306,757) | ₡ 353,839 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 (₡ 79) | ₡ 47 | 69% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €32 (₡ 23,300) | ₡ 38,497 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (₡ 4,774) | ₡ 2,260 | 111% |
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