Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,258 (R$ 63) | R$ 29 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,495 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,114 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 818 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.15 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,739 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 962 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.78 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,995 (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,813 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,069 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.50 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,023 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.51 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,693 (R$ 76) | R$ 42 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,610 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 760 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.57 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 549,564 (R$ 4,793) | R$ 3,033 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 283,774 (R$ 2,475) | R$ 2,024 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 45,977 (R$ 401) | R$ 574 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 412,496 (R$ 3,598) | R$ 2,247 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 251,641 (R$ 2,195) | R$ 1,472 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 36,581 (R$ 319) | R$ 449 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,832 (R$ 164) | R$ 80 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 186,306 (R$ 1,625) | R$ 1,814 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 66,869 (R$ 583) | R$ 535 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,453 (R$ 48) | R$ 24 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,468 (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,819 (R$ 330) | R$ 207 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 25,146 (R$ 219) | R$ 192 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 61,319 (R$ 535) | R$ 340 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 60,284 (R$ 526) | R$ 253 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,593,500 (R$ 136,004) | R$ 98,908 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 702 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.97 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 27,529 (R$ 240) | R$ 222 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 4,424 (R$ 39) | R$ 18 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 12,972 (R$ 113) | R$ 46 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,633 (R$ 320) | R$ 231 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,492 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,311 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,866 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,753 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.86 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,468 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.66 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,276 (R$ 63) | R$ 48 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 13,285 (R$ 116) | R$ 92 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,030 (R$ 61) | R$ 54 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 16,037 (R$ 140) | R$ 190 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,597 (R$ 258) | R$ 183 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,309 (R$ 38) | R$ 28 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,545 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,281 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 376,717 (R$ 3,286) | R$ 3,724 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 (R$ 0.39) | R$ 1.27 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 33,838 (R$ 295) | R$ 127 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,397 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 38% more expensive than in Brazil
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