- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,495 (R$ 38) | R$ 29 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,563 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,280 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 800 (R$ 5.59) | R$ 3.23 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,636 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,146 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.59 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,839 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,917 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.61 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,025 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.31 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 809 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 4.59 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,886 (R$ 55) | R$ 40 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,594 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 692 (R$ 4.84) | R$ 3.25 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 616,803 (R$ 4,312) | R$ 3,126 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 378,964 (R$ 2,649) | R$ 1,946 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 98,502 (R$ 689) | R$ 567 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 448,538 (R$ 3,136) | R$ 2,086 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 350,678 (R$ 2,452) | R$ 1,306 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (R$ 981) | R$ 405 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 22,152 (R$ 155) | R$ 84 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 307,685 (R$ 2,151) | R$ 1,741 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 70,577 (R$ 493) | R$ 430 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,707 (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,112 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 42,710 (R$ 299) | R$ 203 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 51,028 (R$ 357) | R$ 184 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,162 (R$ 379) | R$ 327 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 46,009 (R$ 322) | R$ 256 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,938,500 (R$ 97,442) | R$ 85,456 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 670 (R$ 4.68) | R$ 4.21 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,291 (R$ 177) | R$ 201 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,357 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 23,429 (R$ 164) | R$ 45 | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 41,291 (R$ 289) | R$ 232 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,495 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,727 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 2,972 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,290 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,684 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.00 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 9,698 (R$ 68) | R$ 38 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 2% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 14,742 (R$ 103) | R$ 97 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,540 (R$ 46) | R$ 50 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 26,487 (R$ 185) | R$ 177 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,376 (R$ 198) | R$ 174 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,405 (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,009 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,432 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 382,014 (R$ 2,671) | R$ 2,756 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 90 (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.14 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,008 (R$ 224) | R$ 124 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,785 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00699
BRL
/
CRC
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 31% more expensive than in Brazil
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