Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₡ 8,990) | ₡ 5,587 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,962) | ₡ 3,882 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (₡ 2,764) | ₡ 1,799 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₡ 721) | ₡ 831 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (₡ 2,148) | ₡ 1,621 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (₡ 2,020) | ₡ 1,029 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.38 (₡ 3,991) | ₡ 2,797 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (₡ 1,795) | ₡ 2,036 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (₡ 1,135) | ₡ 935 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (₡ 741) | ₡ 1,029 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 5,233) | ₡ 10,493 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (₡ 1,319) | ₡ 1,499 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (₡ 977) | ₡ 695 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 104% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,437 (₡ 1,065,343) | ₡ 557,670 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,166 (₡ 864,257) | ₡ 270,901 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (₡ 125,939) | ₡ 39,353 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €932 (₡ 691,031) | ₡ 433,078 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €687 (₡ 508,938) | ₡ 221,306 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (₡ 92,815) | ₡ 22,855 | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₡ 18,266) | ₡ 15,049 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (₡ 280,442) | ₡ 188,597 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₡ 70,648) | ₡ 59,270 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.46 (₡ 4,048) | ₡ 4,330 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₡ 11,797) | ₡ 2,643 | + 346% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 43% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₡ 58,683) | ₡ 35,961 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₡ 27,420) | ₡ 20,938 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₡ 68,192) | ₡ 53,266 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (₡ 84,351) | ₡ 49,097 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 96% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,464 (₡ 17,394,336) | ₡ 11,404,500 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (₡ 967) | ₡ 593 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (₡ 53,841) | ₡ 21,831 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₡ 5,303) | ₡ 2,766 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₡ 7,310) | ₡ 8,438 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (₡ 40,795) | ₡ 45,132 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.90 (₡ 2,147) | ₡ 2,971 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (₡ 1,676) | ₡ 2,472 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (₡ 1,817) | ₡ 3,499 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (₡ 972) | ₡ 1,501 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (₡ 1,237) | ₡ 1,288 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₡ 15,292) | ₡ 7,652 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₡ 25,861) | ₡ 12,962 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₡ 16,991) | ₡ 6,109 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (₡ 91,688) | ₡ 19,743 | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₡ 44,234) | ₡ 29,314 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,689) | ₡ 4,366 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (₡ 2,601) | ₡ 2,276 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.52 (₡ 2,611) | ₡ 1,457 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (₡ 366,688) | ₡ 313,969 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₡ 86) | ₡ 47 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₡ 31,426) | ₡ 39,656 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₡ 5,048) | ₡ 2,109 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 63% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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