Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,282 (Taka 865) | Taka 230 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,004 (Taka 551) | Taka 376 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,915 (Taka 264) | Taka 184 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 842 (Taka 116) | Taka 79 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,806 (Taka 249) | Taka 105 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,105 (Taka 152) | Taka 54 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,638 (Taka 363) | Taka 526 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,031 (Taka 280) | Taka 159 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,001 (Taka 138) | Taka 28 | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,075 (Taka 148) | Taka 442 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,541 (Taka 1,314) | Taka 1,498 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,555 (Taka 214) | Taka 102 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 737 (Taka 102) | Taka 45 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 602,927 (Taka 83,033) | Taka 64,159 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 284,944 (Taka 39,241) | Taka 34,477 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,153 (Taka 5,254) | Taka 4,050 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 466,477 (Taka 64,242) | Taka 39,073 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 249,878 (Taka 34,412) | Taka 22,885 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 25,480 (Taka 3,509) | Taka 4,140 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,170 (Taka 2,089) | Taka 1,099 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 207,531 (Taka 28,580) | Taka 37,254 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 56,639 (Taka 7,800) | Taka 15,000 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,734 (Taka 652) | Taka 411 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,253 (Taka 310) | Taka 621 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 36,851 (Taka 5,075) | Taka 1,987 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 21,383 (Taka 2,945) | Taka 2,314 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 56,541 (Taka 7,787) | Taka 4,295 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 52,320 (Taka 7,205) | Taka 4,454 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,221,000 (Taka 1,820,750) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 595 (Taka 82) | Taka 94 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,205 (Taka 2,920) | Taka 1,477 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 5,174 (Taka 713) | Taka 129 | + 453% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,649 (Taka 1,191) | Taka 491 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 46,957 (Taka 6,467) | Taka 1,039 | + 523% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,171 (Taka 437) | Taka 405 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,667 (Taka 367) | Taka 230 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,530 (Taka 486) | Taka 411 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,614 (Taka 222) | Taka 82 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,356 (Taka 187) | Taka 100 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,513 (Taka 1,035) | Taka 240 | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 13,385 (Taka 1,843) | Taka 1,281 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,010 (Taka 828) | Taka 958 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 17,507 (Taka 2,411) | Taka 2,373 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,942 (Taka 3,986) | Taka 2,103 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,861 (Taka 532) | Taka 1,179 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,152 (Taka 296) | Taka 284 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,419 (Taka 195) | Taka 638 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 307,538 (Taka 42,353) | Taka 35,756 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 53 (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 38,069 (Taka 5,243) | Taka 1,420 | + 269% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,341 (Taka 322) | Taka 257 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,224 prices entered by 359 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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