Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Costa Rica is 43% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,179 (25KM) | 19KM | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,244 (15KM) | 14KM | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,104 (7KM) | 7KM | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,033 (3.64KM) | 2.26KM | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,009 (7KM) | 4.62KM | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,170 (4.12KM) | 4.89KM | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,832 (10KM) | 13KM | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,735 (6KM) | 2.25KM | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 961 (3.38KM) | 1.92KM | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 972 (3.43KM) | 1.76KM | + 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,064 (32KM) | 21KM | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,602 (5.64KM) | 2.94KM | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 887 (3.13KM) | 1.42KM | + 120% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Costa Rica is 46% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 589,206 (2,076KM) | 940KM | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 339,942 (1,198KM) | 644KM | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 36,687 (129KM) | 302KM | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 378,343 (1,333KM) | 639KM | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 224,652 (791KM) | 452KM | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 21,419 (75KM) | 196KM | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 13,402 (47KM) | 25KM | + 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₡ 192,502 (678KM) | 580KM | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 70,289 (248KM) | 390KM | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,103 (14KM) | 11KM | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,235 (8KM) | 11KM | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Costa Rica is 13% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,927 (141KM) | 166KM | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,656 (69KM) | 79KM | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,687 (193KM) | 200KM | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 47,659 (168KM) | 200KM | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Costa Rica is 30% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,778,300 (52,060KM) | 25,000KM | + 108% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 703 (2.48KM) | 2.67KM | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,869 (84KM) | 65KM | + 29% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Costa Rica is 46% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,885 (14KM) | 30KM | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 7,483 (26KM) | 11KM | + 146% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,202 (120KM) | 50KM | + 141% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 5,144 (18KM) | 5.70KM | + 218% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,186 (11KM) | 8KM | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,490 (12KM) | 6KM | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,268 (4.47KM) | 2.38KM | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,924 (7KM) | 6KM | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,493 (26KM) | 11KM | + 136% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Costa Rica is 44% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 14,613 (51KM) | 32KM | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,915 (24KM) | 17KM | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 13,750 (48KM) | 43KM | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,844 (105KM) | 81KM | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,584 (16KM) | 10KM | + 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,313 (12KM) | 3.60KM | + 224% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,607 (5.66KM) | 4.62KM | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 347,355 (1,224KM) | 924KM | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 38 (0.13KM) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 34,947 (123KM) | 57KM | + 114% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,752 (10KM) | 6KM | + 50% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 886 prices entered by 103 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 37% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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