Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,983 (R$ 63) | R$ 34 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 5,046 (R$ 46) | R$ 33 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,290 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 950 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.75 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,505 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,253 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,625 (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,138 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,462 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.77 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 964 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.95 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,480 (R$ 77) | R$ 44 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,743 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 952 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.58 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 605,171 (R$ 5,494) | R$ 3,540 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 321,439 (R$ 2,918) | R$ 2,458 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,122 (R$ 346) | R$ 676 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 426,773 (R$ 3,874) | R$ 2,674 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 227,481 (R$ 2,065) | R$ 1,690 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 35,538 (R$ 323) | R$ 627 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,732 (R$ 170) | R$ 89 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 294,698 (R$ 2,675) | R$ 1,998 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 73,990 (R$ 672) | R$ 637 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,379 (R$ 49) | R$ 28 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,980 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,077 (R$ 346) | R$ 250 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,568 (R$ 223) | R$ 246 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,233 (R$ 492) | R$ 385 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 39,819 (R$ 361) | R$ 297 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 18,383,000 (R$ 166,876) | R$ 109,740 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 919 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 33,571 (R$ 305) | R$ 226 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,872 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,044 (R$ 100) | R$ 48 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,487 (R$ 331) | R$ 259 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,038 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,612 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,689 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,551 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.97 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,509 (R$ 68) | R$ 52 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,210 (R$ 111) | R$ 107 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,793 (R$ 62) | R$ 62 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 14,186 (R$ 129) | R$ 207 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,546 (R$ 305) | R$ 191 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,541 (R$ 41) | R$ 28 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,531 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,353 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 403,893 (R$ 3,666) | R$ 4,254 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 50 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.30 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 33,270 (R$ 302) | R$ 125 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,507 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00908
BRL
/
CRC
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,721 prices entered by 1,777 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 38% more expensive than in Brazil
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Brazil
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Brazil
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 166% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 97% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Andorra is 79% more expensive than in Brazil