Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 22% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,414 (CH$7,122) | CH$8,694 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,849 (CH$5,064) | CH$4,673 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,827 (CH$2,403) | CH$1,869 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 843 (CH$1,109) | CH$821 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,624 (CH$2,137) | CH$2,087 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 949 (CH$1,249) | CH$1,074 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,366 (CH$3,113) | CH$3,663 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,874 (CH$2,466) | CH$1,128 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 896 (CH$1,179) | CH$769 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 995 (CH$1,310) | CH$841 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,438 (CH$11,100) | CH$4,606 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,480 (CH$1,947) | CH$1,536 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 692 (CH$911) | CH$452 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 5% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 578,990 (CH$761,694) | CH$721,111 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 289,411 (CH$380,736) | CH$458,528 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 40,499 (CH$53,278) | CH$62,175 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 418,963 (CH$551,169) | CH$464,482 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 218,859 (CH$287,921) | CH$306,733 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 23,373 (CH$30,748) | CH$41,145 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 17,969 (CH$23,639) | CH$17,700 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 225,567 (CH$296,746) | CH$217,808 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 67,028 (CH$88,179) | CH$62,899 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,720 (CH$6,210) | CH$7,035 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,619 (CH$3,445) | CH$4,537 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 40% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,000 (CH$49,991) | CH$36,039 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 21,830 (CH$28,719) | CH$20,219 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,823 (CH$72,123) | CH$42,638 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 42,679 (CH$56,147) | CH$53,500 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 10% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 12,061,300 (CH$15,867,317) | CH$12,460,300 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 613 (CH$806) | CH$847 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,409 (CH$30,796) | CH$40,703 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 49% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,733 (CH$4,911) | CH$3,796 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,439 (CH$13,733) | CH$7,108 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 46,365 (CH$60,995) | CH$29,675 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,954 (CH$3,886) | CH$4,127 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,710 (CH$3,565) | CH$2,782 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,462 (CH$4,554) | CH$2,806 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,534 (CH$2,018) | CH$1,520 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,294 (CH$1,702) | CH$1,528 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,586 (CH$8,664) | CH$9,749 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 6% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 14,965 (CH$19,688) | CH$19,548 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,512 (CH$8,566) | CH$8,709 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 23,179 (CH$30,494) | CH$21,712 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,257 (CH$38,489) | CH$30,592 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,603 (CH$6,055) | CH$5,619 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,651 (CH$3,487) | CH$2,945 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,488 (CH$1,957) | CH$2,266 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 311,139 (CH$409,321) | CH$375,346 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 (CH$59) | CH$119 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 37,913 (CH$49,876) | CH$34,075 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,236 (CH$2,942) | CH$3,895 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 9% more expensive than in Chile
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