Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,970 (R$ 83) | R$ 37 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,544 (R$ 54) | R$ 35 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,118 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,107 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.38 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,851 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,215 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,484 (R$ 42) | R$ 24 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,691 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,164 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,054 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,706 (R$ 92) | R$ 49 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,622 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 847 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.53 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 541,993 (R$ 6,479) | R$ 3,806 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 302,597 (R$ 3,617) | R$ 2,526 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 41,915 (R$ 501) | R$ 734 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 431,968 (R$ 5,164) | R$ 2,976 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 237,019 (R$ 2,833) | R$ 1,857 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 41,769 (R$ 499) | R$ 509 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,330 (R$ 183) | R$ 98 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 205,982 (R$ 2,462) | R$ 1,825 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 72,835 (R$ 871) | R$ 645 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,988 (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,650 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 32,063 (R$ 383) | R$ 265 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 21,057 (R$ 252) | R$ 269 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,162 (R$ 695) | R$ 404 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,351 (R$ 530) | R$ 316 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,244,800 (R$ 182,237) | R$ 120,564 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 716 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.91 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 26,133 (R$ 312) | R$ 245 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,238 (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,605 (R$ 103) | R$ 48 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,668 (R$ 414) | R$ 287 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 5,073 (R$ 61) | R$ 24 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,224 (R$ 39) | R$ 13 | + 186% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,584 (R$ 43) | R$ 19 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,401 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,036 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.55 | + 339% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 10,992 (R$ 131) | R$ 55 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Costa Rica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,536 (R$ 198) | R$ 115 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,866 (R$ 82) | R$ 58 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,181 (R$ 181) | R$ 207 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 34,354 (R$ 411) | R$ 237 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,454 (R$ 65) | R$ 32 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,345 (R$ 40) | R$ 15 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,359 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 334,563 (R$ 3,999) | R$ 3,640 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 38 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.37 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 37,862 (R$ 453) | R$ 140 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,793 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.01195
BRL
/
CRC
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 51% more expensive than in Brazil
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