Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Argentina
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Costa Rica is 68% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,179 (ARS $11,977) | ARS $8,530 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,244 (ARS $7,081) | ARS $5,897 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,104 (ARS $3,510) | ARS $1,911 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,033 (ARS $1,724) | ARS $882 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,009 (ARS $3,353) | ARS $1,929 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,170 (ARS $1,952) | ARS $1,061 | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,832 (ARS $4,726) | ARS $4,091 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,735 (ARS $2,895) | ARS $1,592 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 961 (ARS $1,603) | ARS $782 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 972 (ARS $1,622) | ARS $1,079 | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,064 (ARS $15,123) | ARS $4,509 | + 235% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,602 (ARS $2,673) | ARS $1,946 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 887 (ARS $1,480) | ARS $429 | + 245% | |
Housing | + 92% | |||
Housing in Costa Rica is 92% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 589,206 (ARS $983,019) | ARS $451,018 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 339,942 (ARS $567,152) | ARS $318,244 | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 36,687 (ARS $61,208) | ARS $28,854 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 378,343 (ARS $631,219) | ARS $337,031 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 224,652 (ARS $374,805) | ARS $199,181 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 21,419 (ARS $35,735) | ARS $25,370 | + 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 13,402 (ARS $22,359) | ARS $9,195 | + 143% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₡ 192,502 (ARS $321,166) | ARS $252,100 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 70,289 (ARS $117,268) | ARS $141,734 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,103 (ARS $6,846) | ARS $3,508 | + 95% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,235 (ARS $3,729) | ARS $2,229 | + 67% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Costa Rica is 14% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,927 (ARS $66,613) | ARS $47,670 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,656 (ARS $32,794) | ARS $30,480 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,687 (ARS $91,239) | ARS $94,860 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 47,659 (ARS $79,514) | ARS $68,106 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Costa Rica is 44% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,778,300 (ARS $24,655,803) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 703 (ARS $1,173) | ARS $716 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,869 (ARS $39,823) | ARS $27,160 | + 47% | |
Personal Care | + 129% | |||
Personal Care in Costa Rica is 129% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,885 (ARS $6,481) | ARS $3,587 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 7,483 (ARS $12,484) | ARS $6,490 | + 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,202 (ARS $57,062) | ARS $10,006 | + 470% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 5,144 (ARS $8,581) | ARS $3,430 | + 150% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,186 (ARS $5,316) | ARS $1,612 | + 230% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,490 (ARS $5,823) | ARS $3,019 | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,268 (ARS $2,116) | ARS $2,188 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,924 (ARS $3,211) | ARS $1,947 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,493 (ARS $12,500) | ARS $5,524 | + 126% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Costa Rica is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 14,613 (ARS $24,380) | ARS $15,397 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,915 (ARS $11,537) | ARS $6,367 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 13,750 (ARS $22,940) | ARS $18,459 | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,844 (ARS $49,791) | ARS $22,802 | + 118% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,584 (ARS $7,648) | ARS $4,696 | + 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,313 (ARS $5,527) | ARS $2,399 | + 130% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,607 (ARS $2,682) | ARS $2,204 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 347,355 (ARS $579,520) | ARS $441,836 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 38 (ARS $63) | ARS $200 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 34,947 (ARS $58,305) | ARS $21,782 | + 168% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,752 (ARS $4,591) | ARS $2,480 | + 85% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,664 prices entered by 842 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 59% more expensive than in Argentina
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