Cost of living in Austria compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 19% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₡ 10,018) | ₡ 7,487 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 6,089) | ₡ 4,504 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 (₡ 3,794) | ₡ 2,365 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (₡ 847) | ₡ 897 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (₡ 2,895) | ₡ 1,765 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.08 (₡ 2,112) | ₡ 1,281 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (₡ 3,826) | ₡ 3,415 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (₡ 1,511) | ₡ 2,478 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (₡ 1,180) | ₡ 1,339 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (₡ 702) | ₡ 958 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₡ 4,416) | ₡ 9,081 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (₡ 1,467) | ₡ 1,661 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (₡ 1,120) | ₡ 866 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 85% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,796 (₡ 1,232,745) | ₡ 593,178 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,332 (₡ 914,195) | ₡ 309,874 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €486 (₡ 333,523) | ₡ 47,093 | + 608% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €882 (₡ 605,796) | ₡ 514,839 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €686 (₡ 470,989) | ₡ 264,843 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (₡ 73,883) | ₡ 35,428 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (₡ 22,094) | ₡ 18,802 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (₡ 274,700) | ₡ 242,165 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (₡ 77,733) | ₡ 107,802 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (₡ 9,059) | ₡ 6,784 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₡ 8,692) | ₡ 3,789 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 12% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (₡ 66,053) | ₡ 36,853 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₡ 23,309) | ₡ 27,627 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₡ 64,916) | ₡ 64,415 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (₡ 87,907) | ₡ 76,630 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 7% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,527 (₡ 16,151,978) | ₡ 19,085,800 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (₡ 1,184) | ₡ 865 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (₡ 33,091) | ₡ 38,029 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 5% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₡ 5,573) | ₡ 4,633 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 6,227) | ₡ 10,837 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €118 (₡ 81,354) | ₡ 40,779 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (₡ 3,769) | ₡ 4,151 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (₡ 2,405) | ₡ 3,010 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (₡ 1,731) | ₡ 4,049 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (₡ 1,193) | ₡ 1,516 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (₡ 1,508) | ₡ 1,925 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (₡ 19,091) | ₡ 11,277 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (₡ 29,398) | ₡ 20,895 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₡ 15,197) | ₡ 7,664 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €182 (₡ 125,250) | ₡ 15,378 | + 714% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₡ 40,883) | ₡ 40,441 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₡ 7,198) | ₡ 5,212 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (₡ 2,452) | ₡ 2,625 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (₡ 2,746) | ₡ 1,499 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (₡ 347,800) | ₡ 587,511 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₡ 53) | ₡ 64 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (₡ 20,759) | ₡ 37,414 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (₡ 4,009) | ₡ 2,490 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 23% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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