Cost of living in France compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 15% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₡ 10,399) | ₡ 7,580 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₡ 6,052) | ₡ 4,678 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₡ 3,547) | ₡ 2,431 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (₡ 756) | ₡ 986 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (₡ 2,561) | ₡ 2,161 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (₡ 2,033) | ₡ 1,206 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₡ 4,913) | ₡ 3,002 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (₡ 1,582) | ₡ 1,980 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (₡ 1,031) | ₡ 1,246 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (₡ 1,048) | ₡ 898 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₡ 5,175) | ₡ 8,246 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (₡ 1,297) | ₡ 1,614 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (₡ 722) | ₡ 883 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in France is 61% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,698 (₡ 981,308) | ₡ 587,935 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,404 (₡ 811,836) | ₡ 319,371 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (₡ 85,197) | ₡ 33,405 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €989 (₡ 571,972) | ₡ 410,086 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (₡ 471,413) | ₡ 245,106 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (₡ 62,409) | ₡ 26,184 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₡ 14,296) | ₡ 15,583 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (₡ 192,222) | ₡ 248,490 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₡ 61,438) | ₡ 66,647 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₡ 3,608) | ₡ 5,570 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₡ 8,416) | ₡ 2,566 | + 228% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in France is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₡ 48,251) | ₡ 39,120 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₡ 19,365) | ₡ 22,318 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₡ 46,815) | ₡ 57,164 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (₡ 60,288) | ₡ 36,902 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in France is 11% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,302 (₡ 15,203,529) | ₡ 16,942,700 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (₡ 1,079) | ₡ 871 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (₡ 34,456) | ₡ 29,044 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 33% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (₡ 3,380) | ₡ 3,872 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (₡ 3,235) | ₡ 11,044 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (₡ 15,905) | ₡ 34,334 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (₡ 2,446) | ₡ 3,038 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.74 (₡ 2,737) | ₡ 2,962 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (₡ 1,922) | ₡ 3,612 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (₡ 1,553) | ₡ 1,689 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (₡ 957) | ₡ 1,583 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₡ 12,004) | ₡ 8,277 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 35% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (₡ 26,890) | ₡ 12,544 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₡ 13,542) | ₡ 6,794 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (₡ 46,677) | ₡ 16,000 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₡ 33,929) | ₡ 31,121 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₡ 5,520) | ₡ 5,318 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (₡ 2,280) | ₡ 2,953 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₡ 3,798) | ₡ 1,378 | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €362 (₡ 208,980) | ₡ 435,667 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (₡ 162) | ₡ 45 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₡ 18,425) | ₡ 32,285 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₡ 5,556) | ₡ 2,530 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
578.046
CRC
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,275 prices entered by 326 different people.
Cost of living in France is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 48% more expensive than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Andorra is 39% more expensive than in Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 105% more expensive than in Costa Rica