Cost of living in Estonia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Estonia is 27% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Estonia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₡ 6,156) | ₡ 6,983 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 4,314) | ₡ 5,046 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (₡ 1,973) | ₡ 2,290 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (₡ 631) | ₡ 950 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.09 (₡ 1,884) | ₡ 2,505 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (₡ 1,499) | ₡ 1,253 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (₡ 3,129) | ₡ 3,625 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (₡ 848) | ₡ 2,138 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.65 (₡ 394) | ₡ 1,462 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (₡ 778) | ₡ 964 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₡ 5,747) | ₡ 8,480 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (₡ 1,113) | ₡ 1,743 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 (₡ 376) | ₡ 952 | - 61% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Estonia is 15% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Estonia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,071 (₡ 653,395) | ₡ 605,171 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €669 (₡ 408,202) | ₡ 321,439 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €307 (₡ 187,107) | ₡ 38,122 | + 391% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €705 (₡ 430,251) | ₡ 426,773 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €475 (₡ 289,552) | ₡ 227,481 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €152 (₡ 92,805) | ₡ 35,538 | + 161% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (₡ 10,673) | ₡ 18,732 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €427 (₡ 260,273) | ₡ 294,698 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (₡ 59,402) | ₡ 73,990 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₡ 5,430) | ₡ 5,379 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₡ 4,640) | ₡ 2,728 | + 70% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Estonia is 7% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Estonia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (₡ 36,854) | ₡ 38,077 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₡ 19,424) | ₡ 24,568 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₡ 51,612) | ₡ 54,233 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (₡ 67,866) | ₡ 39,819 | + 70% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Estonia is 28% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Estonia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,139 (₡ 13,503,319) | ₡ 18,383,000 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (₡ 1,163) | ₡ 919 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (₡ 18,092) | ₡ 33,571 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Estonia is 24% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Estonia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.05 (₡ 2,471) | ₡ 3,872 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₡ 4,879) | ₡ 11,044 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₡ 30,496) | ₡ 36,487 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (₡ 2,678) | ₡ 3,038 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.01 (₡ 2,449) | ₡ 2,962 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.74 (₡ 2,279) | ₡ 3,612 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (₡ 1,305) | ₡ 1,689 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (₡ 1,329) | ₡ 1,551 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₡ 15,657) | ₡ 7,509 | + 109% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Estonia is 18% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Estonia | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₡ 18,299) | ₡ 12,210 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₡ 10,800) | ₡ 6,793 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₡ 30,549) | ₡ 14,186 | + 115% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (₡ 27,286) | ₡ 33,546 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₡ 4,922) | ₡ 4,541 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (₡ 1,990) | ₡ 2,531 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (₡ 2,478) | ₡ 1,353 | + 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €743 (₡ 452,878) | ₡ 403,893 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (₡ 110) | ₡ 50 | + 121% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₡ 28,469) | ₡ 33,270 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (₡ 3,202) | ₡ 2,507 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Estonia is 12% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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