- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₡ 7,564) | ₡ 5,495 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 5,107) | ₡ 3,563 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (₡ 2,605) | ₡ 2,280 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (₡ 676) | ₡ 800 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.05 (₡ 2,077) | ₡ 1,636 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (₡ 1,713) | ₡ 1,146 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.04 (₡ 3,436) | ₡ 2,839 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (₡ 1,685) | ₡ 1,917 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (₡ 1,066) | ₡ 1,025 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (₡ 624) | ₡ 809 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,486) | ₡ 7,886 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (₡ 1,196) | ₡ 1,594 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (₡ 836) | ₡ 692 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 30% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,428 (₡ 972,840) | ₡ 616,803 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,085 (₡ 739,051) | ₡ 378,964 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (₡ 115,958) | ₡ 98,502 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €895 (₡ 609,666) | ₡ 448,538 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €671 (₡ 457,318) | ₡ 350,678 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (₡ 79,595) | ₡ 140,382 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₡ 15,949) | ₡ 22,152 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (₡ 258,824) | ₡ 307,685 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₡ 62,716) | ₡ 70,577 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.29 (₡ 3,605) | ₡ 3,707 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₡ 8,656) | ₡ 2,112 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 30% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₡ 58,881) | ₡ 42,710 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₡ 23,499) | ₡ 51,028 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₡ 62,182) | ₡ 54,162 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (₡ 76,637) | ₡ 46,009 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 53% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,608 (₡ 14,035,585) | ₡ 13,938,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (₡ 944) | ₡ 670 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (₡ 49,258) | ₡ 25,291 | + 95% | |
| 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 (₡ 4,412) | ₡ 2,357 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 5,911) | ₡ 23,429 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (₡ 41,169) | ₡ 41,291 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.34 (₡ 2,275) | ₡ 3,495 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (₡ 1,442) | ₡ 2,727 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (₡ 1,427) | ₡ 2,972 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (₡ 938) | ₡ 2,290 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (₡ 964) | ₡ 1,684 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₡ 13,984) | ₡ 9,698 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 25% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₡ 21,835) | ₡ 14,742 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₡ 14,906) | ₡ 6,540 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €131 (₡ 89,148) | ₡ 26,487 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (₡ 35,866) | ₡ 28,376 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,007) | ₡ 3,405 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (₡ 2,179) | ₡ 2,009 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (₡ 2,343) | ₡ 1,432 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €461 (₡ 313,931) | ₡ 382,014 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₡ 85) | ₡ 90 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₡ 25,631) | ₡ 32,008 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₡ 4,322) | ₡ 1,785 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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