Cost of living in Bhubaneswar, India vs San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Bhubaneswar (India) is 55% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨220 (₡ 1,834) | ₡ 5,988 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨169 (₡ 1,408) | ₡ 3,952 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨108 (₡ 898) | ₡ 1,789 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (₡ 336) | ₡ 819 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (₡ 584) | ₡ 1,738 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (₡ 310) | ₡ 1,034 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (₡ 1,662) | ₡ 2,465 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (₡ 998) | ₡ 1,964 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (₡ 155) | ₡ 914 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (₡ 971) | ₡ 1,079 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨685 (₡ 5,704) | ₡ 9,802 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨126 (₡ 1,052) | ₡ 1,538 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (₡ 272) | ₡ 638 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Bhubaneswar (India) is 61% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,809 (₡ 156,682) | ₡ 576,403 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,017 (₡ 100,104) | ₡ 289,321 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,283 (₡ 27,351) | ₡ 37,090 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,400 (₡ 136,609) | ₡ 474,295 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,435 (₡ 86,925) | ₡ 235,904 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,881 (₡ 15,669) | ₡ 26,362 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (₡ 7,363) | ₡ 16,436 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,827 (₡ 240,128) | ₡ 189,361 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,585 (₡ 79,845) | ₡ 61,347 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨301 (₡ 2,508) | ₡ 4,675 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨129 (₡ 1,073) | ₡ 2,259 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Bhubaneswar (India) is 37% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,268 (₡ 18,889) | ₡ 36,075 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,822 (₡ 15,176) | ₡ 20,153 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,287 (₡ 27,384) | ₡ 53,711 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,481 (₡ 20,668) | ₡ 48,936 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Bhubaneswar (India) is 49% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨741,818 (₡ 6,179,414) | ₡ 12,442,400 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (₡ 575) | ₡ 591 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,141 (₡ 9,504) | ₡ 23,064 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨136 (₡ 1,129) | ₡ 6,120 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Bhubaneswar (India) is 69% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 (₡ 741) | ₡ 5,464 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨246 (₡ 2,053) | ₡ 9,314 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (₡ 4,165) | ₡ 46,837 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨193 (₡ 1,605) | ₡ 3,171 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (₡ 866) | ₡ 2,698 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (₡ 1,506) | ₡ 3,565 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨153 (₡ 1,273) | ₡ 1,593 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (₡ 617) | ₡ 1,346 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (₡ 1,271) | ₡ 7,525 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Bhubaneswar (India) is 46% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨685 (₡ 5,708) | ₡ 12,943 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨380 (₡ 3,162) | ₡ 5,909 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,048 (₡ 8,729) | ₡ 23,454 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,075 (₡ 8,954) | ₡ 30,460 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨316 (₡ 2,628) | ₡ 3,847 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (₡ 1,427) | ₡ 2,148 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (₡ 1,494) | ₡ 1,447 | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,419 (₡ 303,374) | ₡ 353,839 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.82 (₡ 48) | ₡ 47 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,074 (₡ 8,943) | ₡ 38,497 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨160 (₡ 1,334) | ₡ 2,260 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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