Cost of living in Finland compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Finland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₡ 6,957) | ₡ 7,580 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 5,376) | ₡ 4,678 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (₡ 3,322) | ₡ 2,431 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (₡ 884) | ₡ 986 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (₡ 1,870) | ₡ 2,161 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (₡ 1,919) | ₡ 1,206 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (₡ 3,312) | ₡ 3,002 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 (₡ 1,231) | ₡ 1,980 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (₡ 654) | ₡ 1,246 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.39 (₡ 1,373) | ₡ 898 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (₡ 7,747) | ₡ 8,246 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.50 (₡ 2,013) | ₡ 1,614 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.17 (₡ 1,248) | ₡ 883 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 98% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Finland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,952 (₡ 1,123,049) | ₡ 587,935 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,365 (₡ 785,229) | ₡ 319,371 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (₡ 82,937) | ₡ 33,405 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,483 (₡ 853,338) | ₡ 410,086 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €907 (₡ 521,959) | ₡ 245,106 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (₡ 36,347) | ₡ 26,184 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (₡ 9,825) | ₡ 15,583 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €292 (₡ 167,751) | ₡ 248,490 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €74 (₡ 42,780) | ₡ 66,647 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₡ 4,631) | ₡ 5,570 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €43 (₡ 24,578) | ₡ 2,566 | + 858% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 46% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Finland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (₡ 54,091) | ₡ 39,120 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (₡ 32,198) | ₡ 22,318 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₡ 61,021) | ₡ 57,164 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (₡ 94,513) | ₡ 36,902 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Finland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,777 (₡ 9,078,829) | ₡ 16,942,700 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (₡ 1,220) | ₡ 871 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (₡ 32,047) | ₡ 29,044 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 6% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Finland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (₡ 10,358) | ₡ 3,872 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₡ 4,389) | ₡ 11,044 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (₡ 61,759) | ₡ 34,334 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.43 (₡ 2,548) | ₡ 3,038 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (₡ 1,938) | ₡ 2,962 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (₡ 1,726) | ₡ 3,612 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (₡ 1,151) | ₡ 1,689 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (₡ 997) | ₡ 1,583 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €43 (₡ 24,497) | ₡ 8,277 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 31% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Finland | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₡ 29,014) | ₡ 12,544 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (₡ 17,263) | ₡ 6,794 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₡ 51,789) | ₡ 16,000 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (₡ 33,011) | ₡ 31,121 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (₡ 8,631) | ₡ 5,318 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (₡ 2,877) | ₡ 2,953 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₡ 4,113) | ₡ 1,378 | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (₡ 279,431) | ₡ 435,667 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₡ 42) | ₡ 45 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₡ 29,355) | ₡ 32,285 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₡ 5,294) | ₡ 2,530 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 29% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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