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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 61% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,304 ($b64) | $b40 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 4,084 ($b50) | $b40 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,858 ($b23) | $b14 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 845 ($b10) | $b7 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,744 ($b21) | $b12 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,063 ($b13) | $b6 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,442 ($b30) | $b21 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,925 ($b23) | $b15 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,057 ($b13) | $b8 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 896 ($b11) | $b11 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,769 ($b107) | $b51 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,442 ($b18) | $b10 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 718 ($b9) | $b3.90 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 52% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 697,778 ($b8,483) | $b4,032 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 355,854 ($b4,326) | $b2,562 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 41,314 ($b502) | $b380 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 441,170 ($b5,364) | $b2,977 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 234,444 ($b2,850) | $b1,789 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 32,658 ($b397) | $b268 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,254 ($b222) | $b239 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 255,780 ($b3,110) | $b2,939 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 81,228 ($b988) | $b1,140 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,343 ($b53) | $b51 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,482 ($b30) | $b25 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 21% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,539 ($b456) | $b476 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 26,928 ($b327) | $b487 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 60,850 ($b740) | $b638 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 51,452 ($b626) | $b573 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 67% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,007,700 ($b170,304) | $b111,079 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 661 ($b8) | $b3.78 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 24,035 ($b292) | $b162 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 89% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,320 ($b40) | $b26 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,750 ($b143) | $b59 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 35,721 ($b434) | $b212 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,189 ($b39) | $b29 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,321 ($b40) | $b23 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,805 ($b46) | $b29 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,856 ($b23) | $b11 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,765 ($b21) | $b13 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,383 ($b78) | $b42 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 26% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,849 ($b205) | $b78 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,401 ($b78) | $b83 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 25,841 ($b314) | $b164 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,638 ($b348) | $b197 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,003 ($b49) | $b41 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,938 ($b24) | $b23 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,688 ($b21) | $b20 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 317,568 ($b3,861) | $b3,227 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 43 ($b0.52) | $b1.35 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,071 ($b475) | $b327 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,194 ($b27) | $b16 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 46% more expensive than in Bolivia
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