- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,484 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,701 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,212 (AU$5.23) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 836 (AU$1.98) | AU$1.30 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,754 (AU$4.15) | AU$5.70 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,417 (AU$3.35) | AU$5.28 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,321 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,982 (AU$4.69) | AU$4.32 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 988 (AU$2.34) | AU$3.29 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 773 (AU$1.83) | AU$5.20 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,813 (AU$18) | AU$19 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,487 (AU$3.52) | AU$3.34 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 660 (AU$1.56) | AU$2.30 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 607,009 (AU$1,435) | AU$2,821 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 343,838 (AU$813) | AU$2,147 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 111,470 (AU$264) | AU$305 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 705,949 (AU$1,669) | AU$2,186 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 368,786 (AU$872) | AU$1,531 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (AU$332) | AU$228 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 24,945 (AU$59) | AU$59 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 280,432 (AU$663) | AU$681 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 62,868 (AU$149) | AU$196 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,681 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,035 (AU$4.81) | AU$31 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 2% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,616 (AU$94) | AU$110 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 34,402 (AU$81) | AU$73 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,267 (AU$138) | AU$146 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 58,707 (AU$139) | AU$154 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,057,900 (AU$30,877) | AU$26,292 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 669 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.38 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,102 (AU$50) | AU$150 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 33% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,357 (AU$5.57) | AU$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 26,718 (AU$63) | AU$16 | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,314 (AU$86) | AU$68 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,545 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,124 (AU$5.02) | AU$5.29 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,088 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,242 (AU$5.30) | AU$3.35 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,345 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.97 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,446 (AU$15) | AU$29 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,242 (AU$38) | AU$55 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,060 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 22,276 (AU$53) | AU$218 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,701 (AU$73) | AU$101 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,631 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,852 (AU$4.38) | AU$4.49 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,617 (AU$3.82) | AU$9 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 360,260 (AU$852) | AU$621 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 670 (AU$1.58) | AU$0.77 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 31,687 (AU$75) | AU$81 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,727 (AU$4.08) | AU$29 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00236
AUD
/
CRC
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,273 prices entered by 2,453 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 27% cheaper than in Australia
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