Cost of living in Andorra compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 45% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₡ 12,422) | ₡ 6,282 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 6,510) | ₡ 4,004 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (₡ 2,906) | ₡ 1,915 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (₡ 741) | ₡ 842 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (₡ 2,008) | ₡ 1,806 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (₡ 1,639) | ₡ 1,105 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (₡ 4,093) | ₡ 2,638 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (₡ 1,465) | ₡ 2,031 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (₡ 931) | ₡ 1,001 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (₡ 882) | ₡ 1,075 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₡ 8,976) | ₡ 9,541 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (₡ 1,500) | ₡ 1,555 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.14 (₡ 1,601) | ₡ 737 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 81% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (₡ 852,217) | ₡ 583,433 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €835 (₡ 624,101) | ₡ 284,944 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (₡ 103,458) | ₡ 38,153 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (₡ 542,696) | ₡ 466,477 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (₡ 427,522) | ₡ 249,878 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (₡ 69,557) | ₡ 25,480 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (₡ 37,777) | ₡ 15,170 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (₡ 255,925) | ₡ 207,531 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (₡ 44,529) | ₡ 56,639 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₡ 5,905) | ₡ 4,734 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₡ 12,283) | ₡ 2,253 | + 445% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 37% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (₡ 49,884) | ₡ 36,851 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (₡ 30,604) | ₡ 21,383 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₡ 55,885) | ₡ 56,541 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₡ 86,493) | ₡ 52,320 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 155% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (₡ 14,142,083) | ₡ 13,221,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (₡ 926) | ₡ 595 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (₡ 88,029) | ₡ 21,205 | + 315% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (₡ 3,646) | ₡ 5,174 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (₡ 4,274) | ₡ 8,649 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (₡ 50,332) | ₡ 46,957 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (₡ 3,646) | ₡ 3,171 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (₡ 2,689) | ₡ 2,667 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (₡ 2,197) | ₡ 3,530 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (₡ 1,064) | ₡ 1,614 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (₡ 1,763) | ₡ 1,356 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (₡ 27,359) | ₡ 7,513 | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 126% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₡ 28,168) | ₡ 13,385 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₡ 10,674) | ₡ 6,010 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (₡ 59,786) | ₡ 17,507 | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₡ 51,961) | ₡ 28,942 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₡ 9,498) | ₡ 3,861 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (₡ 2,689) | ₡ 2,152 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (₡ 2,416) | ₡ 1,419 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €339 (₡ 253,015) | ₡ 312,909 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (₡ 575) | ₡ 53 | + 992% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €75 (₡ 55,872) | ₡ 38,069 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.33 (₡ 3,240) | ₡ 2,341 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,378 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 86% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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