- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,803 (C$10) | C$18 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,598 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,497 (C$5.35) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 799 (C$1.71) | C$2.41 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,612 (C$3.45) | C$4.05 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,056 (C$2.26) | C$3.97 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,987 (C$6) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,972 (C$4.22) | C$3.83 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 907 (C$1.94) | C$2.39 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 842 (C$1.80) | C$3.50 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,940 (C$17) | C$18 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,636 (C$3.50) | C$2.39 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 679 (C$1.45) | C$2.26 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 643,786 (C$1,379) | C$2,131 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 395,411 (C$847) | C$1,659 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 98,502 (C$211) | C$156 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 467,877 (C$1,002) | C$1,641 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 337,578 (C$723) | C$1,183 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (C$301) | C$100 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,526 (C$46) | C$53 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 282,228 (C$605) | C$472 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 68,986 (C$148) | C$157 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,331 (C$9) | C$12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,460 (C$5.27) | C$24 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 40,927 (C$88) | C$72 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 38,820 (C$83) | C$58 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,148 (C$116) | C$115 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 41,115 (C$88) | C$138 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,622,500 (C$31,321) | C$22,939 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 652 (C$1.40) | C$1.30 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 27,199 (C$58) | C$109 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,037 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 21,724 (C$47) | C$21 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 42,612 (C$91) | C$95 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,511 (C$8) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,347 (C$7) | C$4.90 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,065 (C$7) | C$5.54 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,147 (C$4.60) | C$2.84 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,654 (C$3.54) | C$2.68 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,332 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 17,193 (C$37) | C$54 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,307 (C$14) | C$27 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 32,945 (C$71) | C$146 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,169 (C$60) | C$98 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,318 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,970 (C$4.22) | C$5.02 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,300 (C$2.78) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 376,038 (C$805) | C$600 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 34 (C$0.07) | C$0.45 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,117 (C$69) | C$63 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,882 (C$4.03) | C$14 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 24% cheaper than in Canada
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