- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,693 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,592 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,338 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 771 (R$ 4.80) | R$ 3.28 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,657 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,075 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.84 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,842 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,882 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.66 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 904 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 3.27 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 905 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 4.59 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,142 (R$ 57) | R$ 40 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,729 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 697 (R$ 4.35) | R$ 3.21 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 697,786 (R$ 4,350) | R$ 3,135 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 357,941 (R$ 2,231) | R$ 1,947 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 94,864 (R$ 591) | R$ 630 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 508,341 (R$ 3,169) | R$ 2,132 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 360,981 (R$ 2,250) | R$ 1,335 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 30,626 (R$ 191) | R$ 397 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,553 (R$ 134) | R$ 81 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 266,831 (R$ 1,663) | R$ 1,726 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 91,427 (R$ 570) | R$ 424 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,095 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,472 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,114 (R$ 238) | R$ 205 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 37,348 (R$ 233) | R$ 182 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 56,975 (R$ 355) | R$ 338 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 45,719 (R$ 285) | R$ 255 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,966,200 (R$ 93,296) | R$ 87,354 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 661 (R$ 4.12) | R$ 4.35 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 28,319 (R$ 177) | R$ 202 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,282 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 24,979 (R$ 156) | R$ 47 | + 230% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 41,388 (R$ 258) | R$ 229 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,516 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,498 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,481 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,196 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.85 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,518 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.03 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,937 (R$ 43) | R$ 39 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 18,515 (R$ 115) | R$ 97 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,610 (R$ 41) | R$ 50 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 33,238 (R$ 207) | R$ 175 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,780 (R$ 192) | R$ 179 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,728 (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,094 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,493 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 337,985 (R$ 2,107) | R$ 2,696 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 36 (R$ 0.23) | R$ 1.22 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 29,901 (R$ 186) | R$ 117 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,980 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00623
BRL
/
CRC
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 14% more expensive than in Brazil
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