- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 15% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₡ 7,390) | ₡ 4,649 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,116) | ₡ 3,592 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (₡ 2,569) | ₡ 2,338 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₡ 665) | ₡ 771 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (₡ 2,143) | ₡ 1,657 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (₡ 1,674) | ₡ 1,075 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.14 (₡ 3,503) | ₡ 2,842 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (₡ 1,610) | ₡ 1,882 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (₡ 1,071) | ₡ 904 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (₡ 630) | ₡ 905 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,528) | ₡ 9,142 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (₡ 1,216) | ₡ 1,729 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (₡ 858) | ₡ 697 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 36% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,452 (₡ 989,780) | ₡ 697,786 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,080 (₡ 735,763) | ₡ 357,941 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (₡ 129,687) | ₡ 94,864 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €912 (₡ 621,191) | ₡ 508,341 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €681 (₡ 464,347) | ₡ 360,981 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (₡ 84,962) | ₡ 30,626 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₡ 15,978) | ₡ 21,553 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 (₡ 253,848) | ₡ 266,831 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₡ 64,267) | ₡ 91,427 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (₡ 3,725) | ₡ 4,095 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₡ 8,727) | ₡ 2,472 | + 253% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₡ 58,310) | ₡ 38,114 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₡ 24,014) | ₡ 37,348 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₡ 61,114) | ₡ 56,975 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (₡ 74,306) | ₡ 45,719 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,853 (₡ 14,210,433) | ₡ 14,966,200 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (₡ 969) | ₡ 661 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (₡ 50,386) | ₡ 28,319 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 38% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₡ 4,118) | ₡ 3,282 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 6,385) | ₡ 24,979 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (₡ 44,341) | ₡ 41,388 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (₡ 2,264) | ₡ 3,516 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.25 (₡ 1,536) | ₡ 3,498 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.22 (₡ 1,516) | ₡ 3,481 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (₡ 944) | ₡ 2,196 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (₡ 999) | ₡ 1,518 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₡ 13,521) | ₡ 6,937 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₡ 21,151) | ₡ 18,515 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₡ 14,904) | ₡ 6,610 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (₡ 75,865) | ₡ 33,238 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (₡ 36,632) | ₡ 30,780 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,104) | ₡ 3,728 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (₡ 2,218) | ₡ 2,094 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (₡ 2,330) | ₡ 1,493 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €443 (₡ 301,785) | ₡ 337,985 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₡ 86) | ₡ 36 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₡ 25,026) | ₡ 29,901 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₡ 4,431) | ₡ 1,980 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,666 prices entered by 1,200 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 23% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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