Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 45% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,711 (B$12) | B$26 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,580 (B$9) | B$9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,453 (B$4.55) | B$14 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 992 (B$1.84) | B$6.00 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,216 (B$4.12) | B$6.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,227 (B$2.28) | B$4.07 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,567 (B$4.77) | B$5.04 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,112 (B$3.92) | B$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,432 (B$2.66) | B$1.32 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 945 (B$1.76) | B$4.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 11,346 (B$21) | B$15 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,606 (B$2.98) | B$4.64 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 928 (B$1.72) | B$3.85 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 572,782 (B$1,064) | B$2,744 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 306,580 (B$569) | B$1,697 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 28,067 (B$52) | B$355 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 389,387 (B$723) | B$2,091 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 241,078 (B$448) | B$754 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 20,040 (B$37) | B$219 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 16,566 (B$31) | B$49 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 219,739 (B$408) | B$716 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 64,053 (B$119) | B$256 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,676 (B$9) | B$11 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,380 (B$4.42) | B$15 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 33% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 44,695 (B$83) | B$100 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,421 (B$45) | B$74 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,734 (B$102) | B$150 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 37,613 (B$70) | B$110 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,068,800 (B$27,983) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 778 (B$1.44) | B$12 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,124 (B$47) | B$56 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,367 (B$6) | B$5.71 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,814 (B$20) | B$23 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,912 (B$69) | B$114 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,538 (B$4.71) | B$8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,787 (B$5.17) | B$10 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,472 (B$6) | B$14 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,578 (B$2.93) | B$6.00 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,482 (B$2.75) | B$8 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 5,876 (B$11) | B$20 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 68% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 11,648 (B$22) | B$92 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,007 (B$13) | B$60 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 13,222 (B$25) | B$43 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 25,393 (B$47) | B$150 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,285 (B$8) | B$24 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,666 (B$4.95) | B$4.88 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,382 (B$2.57) | B$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 332,838 (B$618) | B$1,200 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 51 (B$0.09) | B$0.73 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,853 (B$61) | B$113 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,705 (B$5.02) | B$10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 55% cheaper than in Bahamas
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