Cost of living in Bijapur, India vs San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Bijapur (India) is 49% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨250 (₡ 2,081) | ₡ 5,988 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (₡ 2,413) | ₡ 3,952 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨100 (₡ 833) | ₡ 1,789 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (₡ 416) | ₡ 819 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (₡ 500) | ₡ 1,738 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₡ 1,034 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (₡ 1,665) | ₡ 2,465 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (₡ 666) | ₡ 1,964 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (₡ 167) | ₡ 914 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (₡ 833) | ₡ 1,079 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 (₡ 2,498) | ₡ 9,802 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (₡ 749) | ₡ 1,538 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨60 (₡ 500) | ₡ 638 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Bijapur (India) is 12% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₡ 576,403 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₡ 289,321 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₡ 37,090 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₡ 474,295 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₡ 235,904 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₡ 26,362 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨400 (₡ 3,330) | ₡ 16,436 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,000 (₡ 499,520) | ₡ 189,361 | + 164% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (₡ 24,976) | ₡ 61,347 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (₡ 2,081) | ₡ 4,675 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (₡ 833) | ₡ 2,259 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Bijapur (India) is 64% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨800 (₡ 6,660) | ₡ 36,075 | - 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,000 (₡ 8,325) | ₡ 20,153 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (₡ 24,976) | ₡ 53,711 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (₡ 16,651) | ₡ 48,936 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Bijapur (India) is 53% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (₡ 6,660,264) | ₡ 12,442,400 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (₡ 583) | ₡ 591 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (₡ 4,163) | ₡ 23,064 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₡ 6,120 | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Bijapur (India) is 58% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (₡ 416) | ₡ 5,464 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 (₡ 833) | ₡ 9,314 | - 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₡ 46,837 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨100 (₡ 833) | ₡ 3,171 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨125 (₡ 1,041) | ₡ 2,698 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (₡ 1,665) | ₡ 3,565 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (₡ 833) | ₡ 1,593 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (₡ 666) | ₡ 1,346 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (₡ 833) | ₡ 7,525 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Bijapur (India) is 47% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (₡ 4,163) | ₡ 12,943 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (₡ 2,498) | ₡ 5,909 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (₡ 4,163) | ₡ 23,454 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨800 (₡ 6,660) | ₡ 30,460 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (₡ 4,163) | ₡ 3,847 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (₡ 1,665) | ₡ 2,148 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (₡ 666) | ₡ 1,447 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 353,839 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₡ 47 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨600 (₡ 4,995) | ₡ 38,497 | - 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (₡ 1,665) | ₡ 2,260 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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