Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,356 (R$ 40) | R$ 28 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,077 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,869 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 848 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.40 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,716 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,003 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.44 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,390 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,020 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,055 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.91 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 893 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.54 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,917 (R$ 66) | R$ 40 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,424 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 702 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 3.28 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 685,616 (R$ 5,069) | R$ 3,124 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 360,596 (R$ 2,666) | R$ 1,839 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 40,435 (R$ 299) | R$ 525 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 428,397 (R$ 3,167) | R$ 1,939 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 237,962 (R$ 1,759) | R$ 1,285 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 31,779 (R$ 235) | R$ 355 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,211 (R$ 135) | R$ 79 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 244,885 (R$ 1,810) | R$ 1,586 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 78,408 (R$ 580) | R$ 430 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,254 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,499 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,846 (R$ 280) | R$ 196 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 25,973 (R$ 192) | R$ 168 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 59,076 (R$ 437) | R$ 308 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 50,637 (R$ 374) | R$ 243 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,957,600 (R$ 103,184) | R$ 86,892 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 660 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 4.33 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,538 (R$ 174) | R$ 213 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,098 (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,612 (R$ 78) | R$ 42 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,178 (R$ 267) | R$ 233 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,349 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,294 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,834 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,768 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.55 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,827 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.89 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,433 (R$ 48) | R$ 38 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,062 (R$ 119) | R$ 97 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,416 (R$ 47) | R$ 49 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 24,417 (R$ 181) | R$ 199 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 27,362 (R$ 202) | R$ 173 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,038 (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,955 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,728 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 329,611 (R$ 2,437) | R$ 2,779 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 44 (R$ 0.33) | R$ 1.16 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,210 (R$ 290) | R$ 112 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,227 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00739
BRL
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CRC
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
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