- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 19% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₡ 7,648) | ₡ 4,803 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,231) | ₡ 3,598 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (₡ 2,595) | ₡ 2,497 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₡ 685) | ₡ 799 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (₡ 2,137) | ₡ 1,612 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (₡ 1,720) | ₡ 1,056 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (₡ 3,557) | ₡ 2,987 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (₡ 1,698) | ₡ 1,972 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (₡ 1,085) | ₡ 907 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (₡ 634) | ₡ 842 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,587) | ₡ 7,940 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (₡ 1,231) | ₡ 1,636 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (₡ 853) | ₡ 679 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 31% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,445 (₡ 1,007,409) | ₡ 643,786 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,089 (₡ 759,158) | ₡ 395,411 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (₡ 125,585) | ₡ 98,502 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €906 (₡ 631,264) | ₡ 467,877 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (₡ 473,791) | ₡ 337,578 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (₡ 89,997) | ₡ 140,382 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₡ 16,461) | ₡ 21,526 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (₡ 260,855) | ₡ 282,228 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₡ 65,341) | ₡ 68,986 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (₡ 3,780) | ₡ 4,331 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₡ 8,837) | ₡ 2,460 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (₡ 60,728) | ₡ 40,927 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₡ 24,262) | ₡ 38,820 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₡ 63,765) | ₡ 54,148 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (₡ 78,846) | ₡ 41,115 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 51% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,517 (₡ 14,299,813) | ₡ 14,622,500 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₡ 981) | ₡ 652 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (₡ 51,233) | ₡ 27,199 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 34% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₡ 4,281) | ₡ 3,037 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 6,262) | ₡ 21,724 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (₡ 41,910) | ₡ 42,612 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (₡ 2,342) | ₡ 3,511 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (₡ 1,518) | ₡ 3,347 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (₡ 1,461) | ₡ 3,065 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (₡ 948) | ₡ 2,147 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (₡ 1,005) | ₡ 1,654 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₡ 14,045) | ₡ 7,332 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 33% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₡ 21,989) | ₡ 17,193 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₡ 15,310) | ₡ 6,307 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (₡ 88,666) | ₡ 32,945 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (₡ 37,147) | ₡ 28,169 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,279) | ₡ 3,318 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (₡ 2,271) | ₡ 1,970 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (₡ 2,391) | ₡ 1,300 | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (₡ 318,866) | ₡ 376,038 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₡ 87) | ₡ 34 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₡ 26,152) | ₡ 32,117 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₡ 4,512) | ₡ 1,882 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,654 prices entered by 1,216 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 25% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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