- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 12% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (₡ 4,950) | ₡ 4,876 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.79 (₡ 3,939) | ₡ 3,636 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.32 (₡ 2,260) | ₡ 2,459 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (₡ 590) | ₡ 816 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.71 (₡ 1,162) | ₡ 1,648 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (₡ 1,626) | ₡ 1,093 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.56 (₡ 2,424) | ₡ 3,053 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (₡ 1,226) | ₡ 1,967 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (₡ 322) | ₡ 908 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (₡ 914) | ₡ 842 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₡ 6,349) | ₡ 7,940 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 (₡ 1,169) | ₡ 1,636 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.65 (₡ 440) | ₡ 695 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 5% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €917 (₡ 623,990) | ₡ 636,056 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €620 (₡ 421,807) | ₡ 385,429 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €183 (₡ 124,709) | ₡ 98,502 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €607 (₡ 413,122) | ₡ 467,877 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €425 (₡ 289,090) | ₡ 337,578 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (₡ 82,435) | ₡ 140,382 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (₡ 10,768) | ₡ 21,526 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €358 (₡ 243,509) | ₡ 282,228 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (₡ 109,179) | ₡ 68,986 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 4,885) | ₡ 4,630 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₡ 9,560) | ₡ 2,628 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (₡ 60,135) | ₡ 40,927 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (₡ 21,562) | ₡ 40,653 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₡ 51,617) | ₡ 56,771 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (₡ 72,662) | ₡ 39,106 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,848 (₡ 12,147,196) | ₡ 14,635,700 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₡ 910) | ₡ 652 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (₡ 16,050) | ₡ 26,100 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 34% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₡ 5,075) | ₡ 3,037 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₡ 11,910) | ₡ 21,724 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (₡ 25,253) | ₡ 42,612 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.96 (₡ 3,377) | ₡ 3,511 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.34 (₡ 2,272) | ₡ 3,593 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.89 (₡ 1,969) | ₡ 3,213 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (₡ 1,049) | ₡ 2,299 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (₡ 1,357) | ₡ 1,574 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₡ 10,665) | ₡ 7,332 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 14% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (₡ 17,434) | ₡ 15,685 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₡ 9,550) | ₡ 6,217 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (₡ 37,484) | ₡ 32,945 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (₡ 28,350) | ₡ 27,811 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₡ 4,777) | ₡ 3,490 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 (₡ 1,943) | ₡ 1,970 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.58 (₡ 2,435) | ₡ 1,300 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €539 (₡ 367,133) | ₡ 376,038 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (₡ 43) | ₡ 34 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₡ 37,078) | ₡ 32,992 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.22 (₡ 2,871) | ₡ 1,882 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,525 prices entered by 185 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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