Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 42% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,587 ($b63) | $b54 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,882 ($b44) | $b42 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,799 ($b20) | $b13 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 831 ($b9) | $b6 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,621 ($b18) | $b13 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,029 ($b12) | $b6 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,797 ($b32) | $b24 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,036 ($b23) | $b12 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 935 ($b11) | $b7 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,029 ($b12) | $b11 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 10,493 ($b118) | $b49 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,499 ($b17) | $b11 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 695 ($b8) | $b3.81 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 26% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 554,702 ($b6,248) | $b4,117 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 270,901 ($b3,051) | $b2,691 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 39,353 ($b443) | $b309 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 433,078 ($b4,878) | $b2,915 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 221,306 ($b2,493) | $b1,837 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 22,855 ($b257) | $b236 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,049 ($b170) | $b193 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 188,597 ($b2,124) | $b2,560 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 59,270 ($b668) | $b941 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,330 ($b49) | $b41 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,643 ($b30) | $b31 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 6% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 35,961 ($b405) | $b358 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,938 ($b236) | $b291 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 53,266 ($b600) | $b544 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 49,097 ($b553) | $b484 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 42% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,278,500 ($b127,040) | $b97,028 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 593 ($b7) | $b3.81 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,831 ($b246) | $b165 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 54% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,766 ($b31) | $b46 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,438 ($b95) | $b25 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 45,132 ($b508) | $b211 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,971 ($b33) | $b49 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,472 ($b28) | $b23 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,499 ($b39) | $b26 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,501 ($b17) | $b11 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,288 ($b15) | $b12 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,373 ($b83) | $b57 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 14% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,962 ($b146) | $b63 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,109 ($b69) | $b84 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 19,743 ($b222) | $b249 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,314 ($b330) | $b204 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,366 ($b49) | $b38 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,276 ($b26) | $b24 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,457 ($b16) | $b18 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 313,969 ($b3,537) | $b2,975 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 47 ($b0.53) | $b1.35 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,656 ($b447) | $b341 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,109 ($b24) | $b17 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia
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