Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 15% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,323 (€9) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,147 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,890 (€3.09) | €4.32 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 846 (€1.38) | €1.42 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,715 (€2.80) | €4.15 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,015 (€1.66) | €1.94 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,391 (€3.91) | €5.62 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,989 (€3.25) | €1.75 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,056 (€1.73) | €1.56 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 923 (€1.51) | €1.58 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,276 (€15) | €7 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,411 (€2.31) | €2.26 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 700 (€1.14) | €1.49 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 673,108 (€1,100) | €1,114 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 352,894 (€576) | €675 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 40,201 (€66) | €191 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 433,997 (€709) | €638 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 234,433 (€383) | €484 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 31,261 (€51) | €100 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,027 (€29) | €24 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 244,110 (€399) | €438 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 80,546 (€132) | €122 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,245 (€7) | €4.73 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,499 (€4.08) | €9 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 8% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,789 (€62) | €94 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,032 (€39) | €34 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,590 (€96) | €89 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 50,262 (€82) | €127 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,923,300 (€22,745) | €20,908 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 658 (€1.07) | €1.52 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,981 (€39) | €33 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 6,279 (€10) | €20 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 10% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,230 (€5.28) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,130 (€18) | €8 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,531 (€60) | €99 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,349 (€5.47) | €5.09 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,271 (€5.34) | €3.61 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,821 (€6) | €3.88 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,721 (€2.81) | €1.61 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,773 (€2.90) | €2.34 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,624 (€11) | €19 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 18% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,567 (€25) | €41 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,479 (€11) | €16 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 25,273 (€41) | €94 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 27,915 (€46) | €57 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,123 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,971 (€3.22) | €1.41 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,695 (€2.77) | €4.40 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 324,949 (€531) | €444 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 50 (€0.08) | €0.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,581 (€65) | €50 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,215 (€3.62) | €5.26 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,321 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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