Cost of living in Limón, Costa Rica vs Thane, India
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limón (Costa Rica) is 30% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 3,229 (₨386) | ₨844 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 2,104 (₨251) | ₨288 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,049 (₨245) | ₨124 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,350 (₨161) | ₨62 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,527 (₨182) | ₨64 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,222 (₨146) | ₨37 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 4,813 (₨575) | ₨274 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,924 (₨230) | ₨168 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,140 (₨136) | ₨24 | + 476% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 852 (₨102) | ₨138 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 2,000 (₨239) | ₨588 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,400 (₨167) | ₨73 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 1,112 (₨133) | ₨31 | + 335% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Limón (Costa Rica) is 35% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 339,183 (₨40,516) | ₨34,699 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 100,000 (₨11,945) | ₨22,512 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 112,333 (₨13,418) | ₨5,414 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 120,000 (₨14,334) | ₨21,166 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 75,000 (₨8,959) | ₨12,897 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 20,000 (₨2,389) | ₨2,613 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 29,140 (₨3,481) | ₨800 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 150,000 (₨17,918) | ₨35,364 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 45,000 (₨5,375) | ₨15,424 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 2,000 (₨239) | ₨395 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 3,115 (₨372) | ₨548 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Limón (Costa Rica) is 15% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 33,330 (₨3,981) | ₨2,258 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,000 (₨2,389) | ₨2,459 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 40,000 (₨4,778) | ₨3,268 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 20,000 (₨2,389) | ₨2,619 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Limón (Costa Rica) is 9% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 5,000,000 (₨597,258) | ₨830,309 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 604 (₨72) | ₨83 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨945 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨189 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Limón (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 500 (₨60) | ₨102 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 1,200 (₨143) | ₨461 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 27,382 (₨3,271) | ₨591 | + 453% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,000 (₨239) | ₨260 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 625 (₨75) | ₨183 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 700 (₨84) | ₨181 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,000 (₨119) | ₨125 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 500 (₨60) | ₨79 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 5,000 (₨597) | ₨216 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Limón (Costa Rica) is 12% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 5,000 (₨597) | ₨923 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,400 (₨764) | ₨496 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,737 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 15,000 (₨1,792) | ₨2,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,000 (₨597) | ₨483 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 10,000 (₨1,195) | ₨222 | + 439% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,105 (₨132) | ₨212 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 150,000 (₨17,918) | ₨35,595 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 66 (₨8) | ₨20 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 25,000 (₨2,986) | ₨2,228 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,000 (₨119) | ₨251 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 123 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Limón (Costa Rica) is 11% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨119,453 (₡ 1,000,016) in Limón to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨108,000 in Thane.
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