Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 5% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₡ 7,200) | ₡ 5,356 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 4,634) | ₡ 4,077 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (₡ 2,413) | ₡ 1,869 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (₡ 595) | ₡ 848 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (₡ 1,796) | ₡ 1,716 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (₡ 1,552) | ₡ 1,003 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (₡ 3,275) | ₡ 2,390 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (₡ 1,470) | ₡ 2,020 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (₡ 1,026) | ₡ 1,055 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (₡ 582) | ₡ 893 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₡ 3,764) | ₡ 8,917 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (₡ 1,117) | ₡ 1,424 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (₡ 778) | ₡ 702 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 51% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,475 (₡ 921,587) | ₡ 685,616 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 (₡ 690,190) | ₡ 360,596 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (₡ 125,303) | ₡ 40,435 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €910 (₡ 568,502) | ₡ 428,397 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (₡ 438,672) | ₡ 237,962 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (₡ 82,297) | ₡ 31,779 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (₡ 14,138) | ₡ 18,211 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (₡ 250,290) | ₡ 244,885 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₡ 54,135) | ₡ 78,408 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 (₡ 3,734) | ₡ 4,254 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₡ 8,273) | ₡ 2,499 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 4% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₡ 49,736) | ₡ 37,846 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (₡ 23,700) | ₡ 25,973 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₡ 56,642) | ₡ 59,076 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (₡ 70,019) | ₡ 50,637 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 52% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,012 (₡ 13,128,268) | ₡ 13,957,600 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (₡ 888) | ₡ 660 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (₡ 47,500) | ₡ 23,538 | + 102% | |
| 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 (₡ 3,872) | ₡ 3,098 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₡ 7,120) | ₡ 10,612 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (₡ 33,638) | ₡ 36,178 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.83 (₡ 2,396) | ₡ 3,349 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.04 (₡ 1,277) | ₡ 3,294 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.31 (₡ 1,444) | ₡ 3,834 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (₡ 820) | ₡ 1,768 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (₡ 959) | ₡ 1,827 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₡ 12,106) | ₡ 6,433 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 15% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (₡ 21,256) | ₡ 15,800 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₡ 12,845) | ₡ 6,368 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (₡ 53,230) | ₡ 23,884 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (₡ 35,473) | ₡ 27,362 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,533) | ₡ 4,004 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (₡ 1,978) | ₡ 1,955 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (₡ 2,307) | ₡ 1,733 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €454 (₡ 283,847) | ₡ 321,432 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₡ 65) | ₡ 45 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₡ 24,862) | ₡ 39,392 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₡ 4,276) | ₡ 2,227 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 26% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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