Cost of living in Andorra compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (₡ 11,457) | ₡ 7,580 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₡ 6,616) | ₡ 4,678 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (₡ 1,734) | ₡ 2,431 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (₡ 1,156) | ₡ 986 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (₡ 2,890) | ₡ 2,161 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (₡ 2,023) | ₡ 1,206 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₡ 3,468) | ₡ 3,002 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (₡ 1,156) | ₡ 1,980 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₡ 867) | ₡ 1,246 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (₡ 682) | ₡ 898 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (₡ 2,890) | ₡ 8,246 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₡ 1,156) | ₡ 1,614 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₡ 867) | ₡ 883 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 62% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (₡ 817,998) | ₡ 587,935 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,492 (₡ 862,493) | ₡ 319,371 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (₡ 69,351) | ₡ 33,405 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,250 (₡ 722,404) | ₡ 410,086 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (₡ 330,611) | ₡ 245,106 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (₡ 53,790) | ₡ 26,184 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (₡ 24,215) | ₡ 15,583 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (₡ 288,962) | ₡ 248,490 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €30 (₡ 17,338) | ₡ 66,647 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (₡ 1,156) | ₡ 5,570 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₡ 7,864) | ₡ 2,566 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₡ 39,120 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (₡ 23,666) | ₡ 22,318 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₡ 52,013) | ₡ 57,164 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₡ 66,887) | ₡ 36,902 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 63% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (₡ 10,936,330) | ₡ 16,942,700 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (₡ 819) | ₡ 871 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (₡ 68,074) | ₡ 29,044 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 32% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (₡ 2,820) | ₡ 3,872 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (₡ 3,305) | ₡ 11,044 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (₡ 38,923) | ₡ 34,334 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (₡ 2,819) | ₡ 3,038 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (₡ 2,079) | ₡ 2,962 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (₡ 1,699) | ₡ 3,612 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 (₡ 450) | ₡ 1,689 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (₡ 1,363) | ₡ 1,583 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₡ 12,712) | ₡ 8,277 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 54% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (₡ 8,669) | ₡ 12,544 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₡ 9,247) | ₡ 6,794 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (₡ 33,081) | ₡ 16,000 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €18 (₡ 10,403) | ₡ 31,121 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₡ 5,779) | ₡ 5,318 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (₡ 1,060) | ₡ 2,953 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (₡ 2,189) | ₡ 1,378 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (₡ 260,191) | ₡ 435,667 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (₡ 445) | ₡ 45 | + 898% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (₡ 37,565) | ₡ 32,285 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 (₡ 3,079) | ₡ 2,530 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 864 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 39% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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