Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,005 (Taka 917) | Taka 535 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,282 (Taka 560) | Taka 449 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,276 (Taka 298) | Taka 240 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 821 (Taka 107) | Taka 102 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,625 (Taka 213) | Taka 133 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 951 (Taka 124) | Taka 80 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,306 (Taka 433) | Taka 347 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,101 (Taka 275) | Taka 207 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,166 (Taka 153) | Taka 26 | + 481% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 857 (Taka 112) | Taka 571 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,955 (Taka 1,172) | Taka 1,347 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,683 (Taka 220) | Taka 112 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 789 (Taka 103) | Taka 53 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 508,530 (Taka 66,543) | Taka 43,087 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 307,245 (Taka 40,204) | Taka 21,416 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 55,735 (Taka 7,293) | Taka 4,489 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 402,257 (Taka 52,637) | Taka 37,342 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 257,301 (Taka 33,669) | Taka 20,129 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 37,529 (Taka 4,911) | Taka 3,105 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 20,592 (Taka 2,695) | Taka 947 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 179,795 (Taka 23,527) | Taka 36,542 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 69,311 (Taka 9,070) | Taka 16,205 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,382 (Taka 704) | Taka 369 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,940 (Taka 385) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 36,876 (Taka 4,825) | Taka 2,612 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 27,404 (Taka 3,586) | Taka 3,117 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 63,383 (Taka 8,294) | Taka 9,947 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 56,836 (Taka 7,437) | Taka 6,827 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,980,200 (Taka 2,091,063) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 763 (Taka 100) | Taka 91 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 32,313 (Taka 4,228) | Taka 1,696 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,292 (Taka 431) | Taka 296 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 12,653 (Taka 1,656) | Taka 1,395 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,150 (Taka 4,730) | Taka 1,191 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,449 (Taka 451) | Taka 498 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,195 (Taka 418) | Taka 208 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,865 (Taka 506) | Taka 690 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,653 (Taka 216) | Taka 173 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,537 (Taka 201) | Taka 229 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,301 (Taka 955) | Taka 304 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 13,586 (Taka 1,778) | Taka 1,410 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,187 (Taka 940) | Taka 885 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,378 (Taka 2,012) | Taka 1,939 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,954 (Taka 3,920) | Taka 3,617 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,396 (Taka 575) | Taka 1,328 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,524 (Taka 330) | Taka 393 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,287 (Taka 168) | Taka 594 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 465,977 (Taka 60,975) | Taka 35,756 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 43 (Taka 5.59) | Taka 2.19 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 35,740 (Taka 4,677) | Taka 1,057 | + 343% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,406 (Taka 315) | Taka 264 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,565 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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