Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,587 (R$ 49) | R$ 28 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,882 (R$ 34) | R$ 27 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,799 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 831 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.81 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,621 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,029 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.51 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,797 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,036 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 935 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.40 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,029 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.80 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 10,493 (R$ 92) | R$ 38 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,499 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 695 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.34 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 557,670 (R$ 4,911) | R$ 3,129 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 270,901 (R$ 2,386) | R$ 1,846 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 39,353 (R$ 347) | R$ 494 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 433,078 (R$ 3,814) | R$ 2,098 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 221,306 (R$ 1,949) | R$ 1,300 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 22,855 (R$ 201) | R$ 344 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,049 (R$ 133) | R$ 79 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 188,597 (R$ 1,661) | R$ 1,635 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 59,270 (R$ 522) | R$ 463 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,330 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,643 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 35,961 (R$ 317) | R$ 210 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,938 (R$ 184) | R$ 191 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 53,266 (R$ 469) | R$ 324 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 49,097 (R$ 432) | R$ 244 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,278,500 (R$ 99,322) | R$ 89,171 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 593 (R$ 5.22) | R$ 4.39 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,831 (R$ 192) | R$ 218 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,766 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,438 (R$ 74) | R$ 39 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 45,132 (R$ 397) | R$ 216 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,971 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,472 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,499 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,501 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.80 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,288 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.95 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,652 (R$ 67) | R$ 42 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,962 (R$ 114) | R$ 95 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,109 (R$ 54) | R$ 52 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 19,743 (R$ 174) | R$ 226 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,314 (R$ 258) | R$ 188 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,366 (R$ 38) | R$ 25 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,276 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,457 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 313,969 (R$ 2,765) | R$ 3,528 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 47 (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.26 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,656 (R$ 349) | R$ 116 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,109 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 31% more expensive than in Brazil
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