- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,876 (Taka 685) | Taka 335 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,622 (Taka 509) | Taka 428 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,497 (Taka 351) | Taka 173 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 799 (Taka 112) | Taka 74 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,643 (Taka 231) | Taka 98 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,056 (Taka 148) | Taka 58 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,987 (Taka 419) | Taka 373 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,972 (Taka 277) | Taka 148 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 907 (Taka 127) | Taka 24 | + 424% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 839 (Taka 118) | Taka 338 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,871 (Taka 1,105) | Taka 2,417 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,636 (Taka 230) | Taka 101 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 656 (Taka 92) | Taka 46 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 653,744 (Taka 91,796) | Taka 42,612 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 395,411 (Taka 55,522) | Taka 35,009 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 112,659 (Taka 15,819) | Taka 4,026 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 473,318 (Taka 66,462) | Taka 44,270 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 337,578 (Taka 47,401) | Taka 26,672 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (Taka 19,712) | Taka 3,605 | + 447% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 20,830 (Taka 2,925) | Taka 2,007 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 282,228 (Taka 39,629) | Taka 43,423 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 68,986 (Taka 9,687) | Taka 14,696 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,331 (Taka 608) | Taka 299 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,460 (Taka 345) | Taka 545 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 40,927 (Taka 5,747) | Taka 2,215 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 38,820 (Taka 5,451) | Taka 2,647 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,148 (Taka 7,603) | Taka 4,735 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 40,855 (Taka 5,737) | Taka 4,152 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,622,500 (Taka 2,053,236) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 649 (Taka 91) | Taka 93 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 27,199 (Taka 3,819) | Taka 2,382 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,037 (Taka 426) | Taka 419 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 21,724 (Taka 3,050) | Taka 522 | + 485% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 40,917 (Taka 5,745) | Taka 1,181 | + 387% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,511 (Taka 493) | Taka 370 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,347 (Taka 470) | Taka 293 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,065 (Taka 430) | Taka 361 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,147 (Taka 301) | Taka 91 | + 230% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,654 (Taka 232) | Taka 107 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,332 (Taka 1,029) | Taka 317 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 17,193 (Taka 2,414) | Taka 951 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,373 (Taka 895) | Taka 793 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 32,945 (Taka 4,626) | Taka 3,706 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,727 (Taka 4,034) | Taka 2,831 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,318 (Taka 466) | Taka 1,364 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,047 (Taka 287) | Taka 338 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,359 (Taka 191) | Taka 501 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 376,038 (Taka 52,802) | Taka 35,756 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 34 (Taka 4.82) | Taka 22 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,117 (Taka 4,510) | Taka 2,792 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,882 (Taka 264) | Taka 232 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.14042
BDT
/
CRC
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,079 prices entered by 426 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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