Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,707 (Taka 1,589) | Taka 354 | + 349% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,707 (Taka 971) | Taka 372 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,182 (Taka 450) | Taka 189 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,036 (Taka 214) | Taka 91 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,216 (Taka 457) | Taka 156 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,251 (Taka 258) | Taka 83 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,728 (Taka 563) | Taka 697 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,062 (Taka 425) | Taka 209 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,413 (Taka 291) | Taka 37 | + 688% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,038 (Taka 214) | Taka 488 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 12,447 (Taka 2,567) | Taka 1,255 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,725 (Taka 356) | Taka 130 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 1,085 (Taka 224) | Taka 57 | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 573,804 (Taka 118,332) | Taka 48,251 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 315,501 (Taka 65,064) | Taka 35,702 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 26,072 (Taka 5,377) | Taka 3,885 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 382,417 (Taka 78,864) | Taka 61,660 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 230,374 (Taka 47,509) | Taka 33,185 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 16,619 (Taka 3,427) | Taka 3,381 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 13,610 (Taka 2,807) | Taka 945 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 224,464 (Taka 46,290) | Taka 42,323 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 62,505 (Taka 12,890) | Taka 19,150 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,321 (Taka 891) | Taka 561 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,373 (Taka 489) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 40,720 (Taka 8,397) | Taka 2,028 | + 314% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 21,791 (Taka 4,494) | Taka 3,683 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 48,422 (Taka 9,986) | Taka 7,920 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 40,955 (Taka 8,446) | Taka 4,630 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,068,800 (Taka 3,107,546) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 742 (Taka 153) | Taka 128 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 19,554 (Taka 4,033) | Taka 3,514 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,908 (Taka 600) | Taka 228 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 9,257 (Taka 1,909) | Taka 647 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 32,265 (Taka 6,654) | Taka 1,685 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,761 (Taka 569) | Taka 409 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,879 (Taka 594) | Taka 325 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,583 (Taka 739) | Taka 468 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,600 (Taka 330) | Taka 94 | + 253% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,587 (Taka 327) | Taka 172 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,851 (Taka 1,413) | Taka 640 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,073 (Taka 2,490) | Taka 1,598 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,890 (Taka 1,421) | Taka 896 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 13,983 (Taka 2,884) | Taka 1,777 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 23,977 (Taka 4,945) | Taka 3,233 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,285 (Taka 884) | Taka 999 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,666 (Taka 550) | Taka 266 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,660 (Taka 342) | Taka 486 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 332,838 (Taka 68,639) | Taka 35,756 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 51 (Taka 11) | Taka 10 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 30,341 (Taka 6,257) | Taka 1,738 | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,744 (Taka 566) | Taka 312 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,438 prices entered by 364 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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