Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Costa Rica is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,179 (R$ 70) | R$ 36 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,244 (R$ 42) | R$ 35 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,104 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,033 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.17 | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,009 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,170 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,832 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,735 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 961 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 972 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.86 | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,064 (R$ 89) | R$ 44 | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,602 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 887 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.50 | + 93% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Costa Rica is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 589,206 (R$ 5,776) | R$ 3,821 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 339,942 (R$ 3,332) | R$ 2,416 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 36,687 (R$ 360) | R$ 673 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 378,343 (R$ 3,709) | R$ 2,756 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 224,652 (R$ 2,202) | R$ 1,661 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 21,419 (R$ 210) | R$ 557 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 13,402 (R$ 131) | R$ 90 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₡ 192,502 (R$ 1,887) | R$ 1,914 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 70,289 (R$ 689) | R$ 655 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,103 (R$ 40) | R$ 31 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,235 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 4% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Costa Rica is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,927 (R$ 391) | R$ 253 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,656 (R$ 193) | R$ 262 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,687 (R$ 536) | R$ 411 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 47,659 (R$ 467) | R$ 321 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Costa Rica is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,778,300 (R$ 144,872) | R$ 110,768 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 703 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,869 (R$ 234) | R$ 241 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Costa Rica is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,885 (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 7,483 (R$ 73) | R$ 48 | + 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,202 (R$ 335) | R$ 275 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 5,144 (R$ 50) | R$ 23 | + 123% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,186 (R$ 31) | R$ 14 | + 130% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,490 (R$ 34) | R$ 19 | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,268 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,924 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.39 | + 250% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,493 (R$ 73) | R$ 59 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Costa Rica is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 14,613 (R$ 143) | R$ 109 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,915 (R$ 68) | R$ 62 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 13,750 (R$ 135) | R$ 251 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,844 (R$ 293) | R$ 224 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,584 (R$ 45) | R$ 30 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,313 (R$ 32) | R$ 14 | + 126% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,607 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 347,355 (R$ 3,405) | R$ 4,068 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 38 (R$ 0.37) | R$ 1.11 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 34,947 (R$ 343) | R$ 135 | + 153% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,752 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 139% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
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 17,198 prices entered by 1,899 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 26% more expensive than in Brazil
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