Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,080 (Taka 1,402) | Taka 270 | + 420% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,498 (Taka 1,037) | Taka 530 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,056 (Taka 474) | Taka 212 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,072 (Taka 247) | Taka 92 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,886 (Taka 435) | Taka 144 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,238 (Taka 285) | Taka 87 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,523 (Taka 812) | Taka 475 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,663 (Taka 384) | Taka 301 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,127 (Taka 260) | Taka 57 | + 359% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,058 (Taka 244) | Taka 427 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,643 (Taka 1,762) | Taka 1,461 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,605 (Taka 370) | Taka 137 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 862 (Taka 199) | Taka 73 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 549,940 (Taka 126,792) | Taka 39,784 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 302,309 (Taka 69,699) | Taka 22,029 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 39,807 (Taka 9,178) | Taka 3,945 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 393,998 (Taka 90,839) | Taka 75,922 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 274,784 (Taka 63,353) | Taka 37,731 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 32,004 (Taka 7,379) | Taka 10,000 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 14,891 (Taka 3,433) | Taka 1,355 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 173,979 (Taka 40,112) | Taka 44,973 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 71,408 (Taka 16,463) | Taka 9,570 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,640 (Taka 839) | Taka 533 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,436 (Taka 562) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 34,706 (Taka 8,002) | Taka 2,114 | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,914 (Taka 4,591) | Taka 2,450 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,772 (Taka 13,320) | Taka 4,870 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,378 (Taka 10,232) | Taka 4,397 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,659,600 (Taka 3,610,424) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 715 (Taka 165) | Taka 119 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,127 (Taka 5,793) | Taka 2,408 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,650 (Taka 841) | Taka 836 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,605 (Taka 1,984) | Taka 682 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 35,401 (Taka 8,162) | Taka 1,500 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,926 (Taka 905) | Taka 360 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,224 (Taka 743) | Taka 411 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,584 (Taka 826) | Taka 625 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,401 (Taka 323) | Taka 102 | + 218% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,036 (Taka 469) | Taka 129 | + 263% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,754 (Taka 2,018) | Taka 380 | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,536 (Taka 3,812) | Taka 1,745 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,866 (Taka 1,583) | Taka 1,011 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,181 (Taka 3,500) | Taka 3,000 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,075 (Taka 7,626) | Taka 3,597 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,076 (Taka 1,170) | Taka 1,519 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,832 (Taka 883) | Taka 253 | + 249% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,506 (Taka 347) | Taka 519 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 334,563 (Taka 77,136) | Taka 35,756 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 38 (Taka 9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 35,159 (Taka 8,106) | Taka 2,561 | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,793 (Taka 644) | Taka 327 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,209 prices entered by 319 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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