Cost of living in Andorra compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 47% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €27 (₡ 15,606) | ₡ 6,696 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₡ 6,035) | ₡ 4,528 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₡ 3,647) | ₡ 2,022 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (₡ 673) | ₡ 1,079 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.72 (₡ 2,717) | ₡ 2,063 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (₡ 1,260) | ₡ 1,238 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 4,207) | ₡ 3,523 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.87 (₡ 2,225) | ₡ 1,663 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.40 (₡ 1,958) | ₡ 1,127 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.20 (₡ 1,264) | ₡ 1,109 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €19 (₡ 11,006) | ₡ 7,643 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (₡ 1,526) | ₡ 1,605 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (₡ 857) | ₡ 862 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 143% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,636 (₡ 1,517,101) | ₡ 531,806 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,560 (₡ 897,540) | ₡ 302,309 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (₡ 58,749) | ₡ 38,345 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,388 (₡ 798,929) | ₡ 405,996 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €977 (₡ 562,259) | ₡ 274,784 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €338 (₡ 194,519) | ₡ 32,004 | + 508% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (₡ 31,351) | ₡ 14,730 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €243 (₡ 139,685) | ₡ 173,979 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (₡ 34,353) | ₡ 71,408 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (₡ 3,418) | ₡ 3,640 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₡ 9,034) | ₡ 2,441 | + 270% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 33% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (₡ 57,543) | ₡ 34,706 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (₡ 28,772) | ₡ 19,914 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (₡ 40,280) | ₡ 57,772 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (₡ 40,280) | ₡ 44,378 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 15% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (₡ 14,961,208) | ₡ 14,456,600 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (₡ 824) | ₡ 717 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (₡ 17,263) | ₡ 25,345 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 56% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (₡ 1,151) | ₡ 3,650 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (₡ 1,726) | ₡ 8,605 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₡ 8,631) | ₡ 35,401 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (₡ 1,151) | ₡ 3,926 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₡ 1,798) | ₡ 3,224 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (₡ 1,726) | ₡ 3,584 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (₡ 684) | ₡ 1,401 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (₡ 863) | ₡ 2,036 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₡ 11,509) | ₡ 8,754 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 67% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₡ 16,055) | ₡ 16,536 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₡ 7,241) | ₡ 6,866 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (₡ 32,938) | ₡ 15,181 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (₡ 20,975) | ₡ 33,075 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (₡ 9,207) | ₡ 5,076 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (₡ 1,810) | ₡ 3,299 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.52 (₡ 1,452) | ₡ 1,506 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €300 (₡ 172,629) | ₡ 334,563 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (₡ 443) | ₡ 41 | + 984% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (₡ 33,807) | ₡ 37,103 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₡ 4,788) | ₡ 2,793 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 947 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 45% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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