- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 6% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₡ 7,092) | ₡ 5,704 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 4,840) | ₡ 3,701 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (₡ 2,503) | ₡ 2,387 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (₡ 627) | ₡ 831 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (₡ 1,891) | ₡ 1,556 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (₡ 1,704) | ₡ 1,417 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (₡ 3,273) | ₡ 3,321 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (₡ 1,525) | ₡ 2,116 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (₡ 990) | ₡ 1,064 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (₡ 635) | ₡ 808 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,434) | ₡ 7,813 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (₡ 1,157) | ₡ 1,573 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (₡ 858) | ₡ 660 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,420 (₡ 930,133) | ₡ 608,973 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,089 (₡ 713,428) | ₡ 343,838 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (₡ 115,708) | ₡ 111,470 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €871 (₡ 570,658) | ₡ 705,949 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (₡ 415,301) | ₡ 358,359 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (₡ 76,429) | ₡ 140,382 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₡ 15,505) | ₡ 24,945 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 (₡ 256,176) | ₡ 280,432 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₡ 54,349) | ₡ 62,868 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (₡ 3,399) | ₡ 3,681 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₡ 8,689) | ₡ 2,035 | + 327% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₡ 54,022) | ₡ 39,616 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (₡ 24,407) | ₡ 34,402 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₡ 57,876) | ₡ 58,267 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (₡ 77,069) | ₡ 58,707 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 60% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,910 (₡ 13,040,965) | ₡ 13,057,900 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (₡ 866) | ₡ 669 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (₡ 47,238) | ₡ 21,102 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 32% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₡ 4,486) | ₡ 2,357 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 5,641) | ₡ 26,718 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (₡ 38,531) | ₡ 36,314 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (₡ 2,174) | ₡ 3,545 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.96 (₡ 1,285) | ₡ 2,124 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.98 (₡ 1,297) | ₡ 3,088 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (₡ 864) | ₡ 2,242 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (₡ 919) | ₡ 1,345 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₡ 12,939) | ₡ 6,446 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₡ 20,970) | ₡ 16,242 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₡ 13,753) | ₡ 7,060 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (₡ 68,591) | ₡ 22,276 | + 208% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (₡ 32,527) | ₡ 30,701 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,915) | ₡ 3,631 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (₡ 2,048) | ₡ 1,852 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (₡ 2,281) | ₡ 1,617 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (₡ 300,039) | ₡ 360,260 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (₡ 147) | ₡ 670 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (₡ 28,580) | ₡ 31,687 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₡ 4,041) | ₡ 1,727 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,743 prices entered by 1,207 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 7% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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