Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,310 (Taka 791) | Taka 263 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,078 (Taka 608) | Taka 344 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,815 (Taka 270) | Taka 162 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 841 (Taka 125) | Taka 74 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,711 (Taka 255) | Taka 112 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,009 (Taka 150) | Taka 50 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,436 (Taka 363) | Taka 581 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,941 (Taka 289) | Taka 172 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,038 (Taka 155) | Taka 26 | + 490% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 916 (Taka 137) | Taka 391 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,387 (Taka 1,399) | Taka 1,758 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,469 (Taka 219) | Taka 103 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 700 (Taka 104) | Taka 41 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 669,796 (Taka 99,813) | Taka 59,451 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 340,846 (Taka 50,793) | Taka 33,978 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 39,212 (Taka 5,843) | Taka 4,046 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 439,628 (Taka 65,514) | Taka 35,113 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 231,645 (Taka 34,520) | Taka 15,590 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 28,187 (Taka 4,200) | Taka 3,803 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,081 (Taka 2,694) | Taka 1,167 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 237,726 (Taka 35,426) | Taka 35,909 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 78,930 (Taka 11,762) | Taka 13,069 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,963 (Taka 591) | Taka 431 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,520 (Taka 376) | Taka 852 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,961 (Taka 5,657) | Taka 1,746 | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,292 (Taka 3,620) | Taka 1,826 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,960 (Taka 8,786) | Taka 5,220 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 50,727 (Taka 7,559) | Taka 4,121 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,277,200 (Taka 1,978,578) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 654 (Taka 97) | Taka 96 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,142 (Taka 3,449) | Taka 2,898 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 178% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,338 (Taka 497) | Taka 133 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,537 (Taka 1,570) | Taka 498 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 38,208 (Taka 5,694) | Taka 1,000 | + 469% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,864 (Taka 427) | Taka 400 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,053 (Taka 455) | Taka 164 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,508 (Taka 523) | Taka 356 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,596 (Taka 238) | Taka 84 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,550 (Taka 231) | Taka 141 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,385 (Taka 951) | Taka 167 | + 471% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,600 (Taka 2,325) | Taka 1,289 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,385 (Taka 951) | Taka 888 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 22,531 (Taka 3,358) | Taka 2,301 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,056 (Taka 4,181) | Taka 1,790 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,282 (Taka 638) | Taka 817 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,017 (Taka 301) | Taka 304 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,649 (Taka 246) | Taka 536 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 306,659 (Taka 45,699) | Taka 35,756 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 (Taka 7) | Taka 1.67 | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,907 (Taka 5,947) | Taka 1,882 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,100 (Taka 313) | Taka 272 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,859 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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