Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 67% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,983 (23KM) | 17KM | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 5,046 (16KM) | 8KM | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,290 (7KM) | 5.26KM | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 950 (3.10KM) | 1.96KM | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,505 (8KM) | 4.53KM | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,253 (4.10KM) | 3.32KM | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,625 (12KM) | 14KM | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,138 (7KM) | 1.91KM | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,462 (4.78KM) | 1.70KM | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 964 (3.15KM) | 1.23KM | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,480 (28KM) | 27KM | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,743 (5.70KM) | 2.45KM | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 952 (3.11KM) | 1.12KM | + 178% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 32% 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 | ₡ 605,171 (1,978KM) | 1,508KM | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 321,439 (1,051KM) | 852KM | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,122 (125KM) | 335KM | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 426,773 (1,395KM) | 627KM | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 227,481 (744KM) | 450KM | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 35,538 (116KM) | 100KM | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,732 (61KM) | 32KM | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 294,698 (963KM) | 610KM | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 73,990 (242KM) | 248KM | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,379 (18KM) | 32KM | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,980 (10KM) | 10KM | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 6% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,077 (124KM) | 77KM | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,568 (80KM) | 93KM | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,233 (177KM) | 140KM | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 39,819 (130KM) | 80KM | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 67% 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 | ₡ 18,383,000 (60,086KM) | 37,000KM | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 919 (3.00KM) | 3.26KM | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 33,571 (110KM) | 47KM | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 68% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,872 (13KM) | 9KM | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,044 (36KM) | 30KM | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,487 (119KM) | 50KM | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,038 (10KM) | 14KM | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (10KM) | 7KM | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,612 (12KM) | 3.87KM | + 205% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,689 (5.52KM) | 1.39KM | + 298% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,551 (5.07KM) | 2.35KM | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,509 (25KM) | 15KM | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,210 (40KM) | 23KM | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,793 (22KM) | 15KM | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 14,186 (46KM) | 31KM | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,546 (110KM) | 64KM | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,541 (15KM) | 15KM | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,531 (8KM) | 3.90KM | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,353 (4.42KM) | 5.99KM | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 403,893 (1,320KM) | 924KM | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 50 (0.16KM) | 0.80KM | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 33,270 (109KM) | 56KM | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,507 (8KM) | 6KM | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 44% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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