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Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,593 (Taka 653) | Taka 303 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,543 (Taka 504) | Taka 420 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,403 (Taka 342) | Taka 237 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 790 (Taka 112) | Taka 76 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,692 (Taka 241) | Taka 106 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,065 (Taka 151) | Taka 59 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,949 (Taka 420) | Taka 355 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,000 (Taka 284) | Taka 154 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 947 (Taka 135) | Taka 25 | + 432% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 907 (Taka 129) | Taka 393 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,583 (Taka 1,079) | Taka 1,924 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,749 (Taka 249) | Taka 102 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 745 (Taka 106) | Taka 50 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 729,963 (Taka 103,837) | Taka 39,704 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 367,004 (Taka 52,206) | Taka 34,418 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 99,829 (Taka 14,201) | Taka 3,564 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 489,531 (Taka 69,635) | Taka 40,144 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 333,038 (Taka 47,374) | Taka 22,336 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 45,057 (Taka 6,409) | Taka 3,597 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,090 (Taka 3,000) | Taka 1,468 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 273,449 (Taka 38,898) | Taka 40,792 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 78,593 (Taka 11,180) | Taka 12,653 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,151 (Taka 590) | Taka 317 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,593 (Taka 369) | Taka 563 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,358 (Taka 5,314) | Taka 2,187 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 35,151 (Taka 5,000) | Taka 2,145 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 60,875 (Taka 8,659) | Taka 4,980 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,166 (Taka 6,283) | Taka 3,868 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,198,900 (Taka 2,304,279) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 662 (Taka 94) | Taka 87 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 28,626 (Taka 4,072) | Taka 3,138 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 174% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,933 (Taka 559) | Taka 272 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 23,974 (Taka 3,410) | Taka 579 | + 489% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 42,268 (Taka 6,013) | Taka 1,088 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,978 (Taka 566) | Taka 319 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,759 (Taka 535) | Taka 319 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,769 (Taka 536) | Taka 385 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,132 (Taka 303) | Taka 92 | + 230% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,673 (Taka 238) | Taka 117 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,348 (Taka 903) | Taka 270 | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 19,416 (Taka 2,762) | Taka 1,216 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,655 (Taka 947) | Taka 736 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 34,956 (Taka 4,972) | Taka 2,511 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,732 (Taka 4,229) | Taka 2,227 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,291 (Taka 610) | Taka 1,143 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,141 (Taka 305) | Taka 322 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,523 (Taka 217) | Taka 420 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 337,985 (Taka 48,078) | Taka 35,756 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 36 (Taka 5.19) | Taka 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 29,780 (Taka 4,236) | Taka 1,592 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,100 (Taka 299) | Taka 224 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.14225
BDT
/
CRC
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,449 prices entered by 371 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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