- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,803 (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,598 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,497 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 799 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 3.26 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,612 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,056 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.68 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,987 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,972 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.61 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 907 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 3.26 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 842 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 4.57 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,940 (R$ 49) | R$ 40 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,636 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 679 (R$ 4.22) | R$ 3.20 | + 32% | |
| 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 | ₡ 643,786 (R$ 4,005) | R$ 3,155 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 395,411 (R$ 2,460) | R$ 1,955 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 98,502 (R$ 613) | R$ 578 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 467,877 (R$ 2,911) | R$ 2,127 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 337,578 (R$ 2,100) | R$ 1,336 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (R$ 873) | R$ 410 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,526 (R$ 134) | R$ 83 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 282,228 (R$ 1,756) | R$ 1,724 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 68,986 (R$ 429) | R$ 429 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,331 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,460 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 40,927 (R$ 255) | R$ 203 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 38,820 (R$ 241) | R$ 183 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,148 (R$ 337) | R$ 327 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 41,115 (R$ 256) | R$ 259 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,622,500 (R$ 90,962) | R$ 86,207 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 652 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 4.30 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 27,199 (R$ 169) | R$ 202 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,037 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 21,724 (R$ 135) | R$ 47 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 42,612 (R$ 265) | R$ 236 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,511 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,347 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,065 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,147 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,654 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.05 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,332 (R$ 46) | R$ 39 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 17,193 (R$ 107) | R$ 96 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,307 (R$ 39) | R$ 51 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 32,945 (R$ 205) | R$ 176 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,169 (R$ 175) | R$ 174 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,318 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,970 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,300 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 376,038 (R$ 2,339) | R$ 2,726 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 34 (R$ 0.21) | R$ 1.13 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,117 (R$ 200) | R$ 115 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,882 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00622
BRL
/
CRC
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,907 prices entered by 2,659 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 15% more expensive than in Brazil
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