- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,426 (C$13) | C$17 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,705 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,445 (C$5.73) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 816 (C$1.91) | C$2.47 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,556 (C$3.64) | C$4.12 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,244 (C$2.91) | C$4.00 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,780 (C$7) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,116 (C$4.95) | C$3.69 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,068 (C$2.50) | C$2.33 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 802 (C$1.88) | C$3.53 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,786 (C$18) | C$18 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,567 (C$3.67) | C$2.39 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 669 (C$1.57) | C$2.30 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 626,425 (C$1,467) | C$2,101 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 357,071 (C$836) | C$1,641 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 111,470 (C$261) | C$157 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 705,949 (C$1,653) | C$1,634 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 401,953 (C$941) | C$1,178 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (C$329) | C$104 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 23,117 (C$54) | C$53 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 280,432 (C$657) | C$485 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 62,868 (C$147) | C$157 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,681 (C$9) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,035 (C$4.76) | C$24 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 32% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,616 (C$93) | C$70 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 34,402 (C$81) | C$57 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,267 (C$136) | C$114 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 58,707 (C$137) | C$139 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,057,900 (C$30,574) | C$22,855 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 662 (C$1.55) | C$1.27 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,102 (C$49) | C$111 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,357 (C$5.52) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 26,718 (C$63) | C$21 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 40,372 (C$95) | C$97 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,545 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,124 (C$4.97) | C$4.92 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,088 (C$7) | C$5.59 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,242 (C$5.25) | C$2.92 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,345 (C$3.15) | C$2.78 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 9,934 (C$23) | C$25 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,963 (C$37) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,585 (C$15) | C$28 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 22,276 (C$52) | C$156 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,784 (C$72) | C$96 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,988 (C$9) | C$12 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,852 (C$4.34) | C$4.91 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,584 (C$3.71) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 332,594 (C$779) | C$590 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 140 (C$0.33) | C$0.43 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,248 (C$76) | C$61 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,727 (C$4.04) | C$14 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 16% cheaper than in Canada
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