Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Germany is 6% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₡ 7,901) | ₡ 7,179 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₡ 5,671) | ₡ 4,244 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (₡ 3,331) | ₡ 2,104 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (₡ 679) | ₡ 1,033 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (₡ 2,376) | ₡ 2,009 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (₡ 1,669) | ₡ 1,170 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 3,464) | ₡ 2,832 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (₡ 1,439) | ₡ 1,735 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (₡ 1,041) | ₡ 961 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (₡ 604) | ₡ 972 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 3,633) | ₡ 9,064 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (₡ 1,067) | ₡ 1,602 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (₡ 1,047) | ₡ 887 | + 18% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Germany is 106% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (₡ 1,111,260) | ₡ 589,206 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (₡ 874,082) | ₡ 339,942 | + 157% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (₡ 125,849) | ₡ 36,687 | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (₡ 688,347) | ₡ 378,343 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (₡ 502,262) | ₡ 224,652 | + 124% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (₡ 90,301) | ₡ 21,419 | + 322% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (₡ 20,718) | ₡ 13,402 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (₡ 203,974) | ₡ 192,502 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (₡ 61,386) | ₡ 70,289 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₡ 3,418) | ₡ 4,103 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (₡ 9,757) | ₡ 2,235 | + 337% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₡ 47,904) | ₡ 39,927 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (₡ 20,959) | ₡ 19,656 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₡ 49,670) | ₡ 54,687 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₡ 66,804) | ₡ 47,659 | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 23% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (₡ 18,352,574) | ₡ 14,778,300 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (₡ 1,011) | ₡ 703 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (₡ 28,563) | ₡ 23,869 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₡ 4,831) | ₡ 3,885 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (₡ 8,732) | ₡ 7,483 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (₡ 39,882) | ₡ 34,202 | + 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (₡ 2,214) | ₡ 5,144 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (₡ 1,659) | ₡ 3,186 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (₡ 1,777) | ₡ 3,490 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (₡ 1,100) | ₡ 1,268 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (₡ 934) | ₡ 1,924 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₡ 11,771) | ₡ 7,493 | + 57% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 26% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (₡ 25,823) | ₡ 14,613 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₡ 13,657) | ₡ 6,915 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (₡ 46,549) | ₡ 13,750 | + 239% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (₡ 37,149) | ₡ 29,844 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₡ 5,651) | ₡ 4,584 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (₡ 2,071) | ₡ 3,313 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (₡ 2,462) | ₡ 1,607 | + 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (₡ 320,860) | ₡ 347,355 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₡ 74) | ₡ 38 | + 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₡ 22,179) | ₡ 34,947 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₡ 4,580) | ₡ 2,752 | + 66% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 32% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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