- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 9% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₡ 7,212) | ₡ 5,426 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 4,900) | ₡ 3,705 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (₡ 2,530) | ₡ 2,445 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₡ 640) | ₡ 816 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (₡ 1,968) | ₡ 1,556 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (₡ 1,682) | ₡ 1,244 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.98 (₡ 3,292) | ₡ 2,780 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (₡ 1,587) | ₡ 2,116 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (₡ 1,026) | ₡ 1,068 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (₡ 630) | ₡ 802 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,428) | ₡ 7,786 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (₡ 1,168) | ₡ 1,567 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (₡ 811) | ₡ 669 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 10% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,428 (₡ 943,620) | ₡ 626,425 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,059 (₡ 699,585) | ₡ 357,071 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (₡ 113,936) | ₡ 111,470 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €867 (₡ 572,530) | ₡ 705,949 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €633 (₡ 418,458) | ₡ 401,953 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (₡ 76,049) | ₡ 140,382 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₡ 15,499) | ₡ 23,117 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €378 (₡ 249,741) | ₡ 280,432 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₡ 59,774) | ₡ 62,868 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.20 (₡ 3,434) | ₡ 3,681 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₡ 8,450) | ₡ 2,035 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 13% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₡ 55,366) | ₡ 39,616 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₡ 22,824) | ₡ 34,402 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₡ 58,296) | ₡ 58,267 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (₡ 75,120) | ₡ 58,707 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 63% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,315 (₡ 13,420,331) | ₡ 13,057,900 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₡ 888) | ₡ 662 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (₡ 47,484) | ₡ 21,102 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₡ 4,524) | ₡ 2,357 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₡ 5,534) | ₡ 26,718 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (₡ 42,842) | ₡ 40,372 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.42 (₡ 2,263) | ₡ 3,545 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.09 (₡ 1,383) | ₡ 2,124 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (₡ 1,327) | ₡ 3,088 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (₡ 909) | ₡ 2,242 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (₡ 895) | ₡ 1,345 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₡ 13,142) | ₡ 9,934 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₡ 21,272) | ₡ 15,963 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₡ 14,074) | ₡ 6,585 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €114 (₡ 75,163) | ₡ 22,276 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (₡ 32,917) | ₡ 30,784 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,886) | ₡ 3,988 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 (₡ 2,076) | ₡ 1,852 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (₡ 2,301) | ₡ 1,584 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €455 (₡ 300,286) | ₡ 332,594 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (₡ 104) | ₡ 140 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (₡ 27,239) | ₡ 32,248 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₡ 4,120) | ₡ 1,727 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 16% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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