- 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 (₡ 5,021) | ₡ 4,876 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.65 (₡ 3,830) | ₡ 3,622 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.26 (₡ 2,209) | ₡ 2,497 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (₡ 617) | ₡ 799 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 (₡ 1,217) | ₡ 1,643 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (₡ 1,516) | ₡ 1,056 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.59 (₡ 2,433) | ₡ 2,987 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (₡ 1,189) | ₡ 1,972 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.44 (₡ 295) | ₡ 907 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (₡ 927) | ₡ 839 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₡ 6,240) | ₡ 7,871 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 (₡ 1,176) | ₡ 1,636 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 (₡ 422) | ₡ 656 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 6% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €934 (₡ 633,116) | ₡ 653,744 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €634 (₡ 429,519) | ₡ 395,411 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (₡ 131,501) | ₡ 112,659 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €609 (₡ 412,986) | ₡ 473,318 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €422 (₡ 286,170) | ₡ 337,578 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (₡ 85,692) | ₡ 140,382 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (₡ 10,838) | ₡ 20,830 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (₡ 237,292) | ₡ 282,228 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (₡ 102,295) | ₡ 68,986 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₡ 5,125) | ₡ 4,331 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₡ 8,532) | ₡ 2,460 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 19% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (₡ 59,878) | ₡ 40,927 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (₡ 21,046) | ₡ 38,820 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₡ 51,397) | ₡ 54,148 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (₡ 72,352) | ₡ 40,855 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 19% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 (₡ 12,199,313) | ₡ 14,622,500 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₡ 906) | ₡ 649 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (₡ 16,603) | ₡ 27,199 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 33% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₡ 5,954) | ₡ 3,037 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₡ 8,438) | ₡ 21,724 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (₡ 26,246) | ₡ 40,917 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (₡ 3,386) | ₡ 3,511 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (₡ 2,288) | ₡ 3,347 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (₡ 2,000) | ₡ 3,065 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (₡ 982) | ₡ 2,147 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (₡ 1,318) | ₡ 1,654 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₡ 10,659) | ₡ 7,332 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 12% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (₡ 16,855) | ₡ 17,193 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₡ 9,373) | ₡ 6,373 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (₡ 35,558) | ₡ 32,945 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₡ 32,328) | ₡ 28,727 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₡ 4,831) | ₡ 3,318 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (₡ 1,942) | ₡ 2,047 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (₡ 2,527) | ₡ 1,359 | + 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (₡ 347,194) | ₡ 376,038 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (₡ 42) | ₡ 34 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₡ 36,920) | ₡ 32,117 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.22 (₡ 2,863) | ₡ 1,882 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,462 prices entered by 173 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 11% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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