Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₡ 9,533) | ₡ 7,580 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 5,319) | ₡ 4,678 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (₡ 3,095) | ₡ 2,431 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (₡ 717) | ₡ 986 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (₡ 2,156) | ₡ 2,161 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (₡ 1,664) | ₡ 1,206 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 3,876) | ₡ 3,002 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (₡ 1,531) | ₡ 1,980 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (₡ 1,093) | ₡ 1,246 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (₡ 553) | ₡ 898 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 3,797) | ₡ 8,246 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (₡ 1,171) | ₡ 1,614 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (₡ 991) | ₡ 883 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 93% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,952 (₡ 1,124,953) | ₡ 587,935 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,499 (₡ 863,801) | ₡ 319,371 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (₡ 125,219) | ₡ 33,405 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,198 (₡ 690,071) | ₡ 410,086 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €921 (₡ 530,895) | ₡ 245,106 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (₡ 101,553) | ₡ 26,184 | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (₡ 18,984) | ₡ 15,583 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (₡ 243,686) | ₡ 248,490 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (₡ 64,423) | ₡ 66,647 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₡ 6,511) | ₡ 5,570 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₡ 9,261) | ₡ 2,566 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₡ 46,933) | ₡ 39,120 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₡ 21,259) | ₡ 22,318 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₡ 52,105) | ₡ 57,164 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (₡ 70,903) | ₡ 36,902 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (₡ 14,648,608) | ₡ 16,942,700 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (₡ 1,100) | ₡ 871 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (₡ 40,139) | ₡ 29,044 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 23% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (₡ 6,578) | ₡ 3,872 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₡ 4,846) | ₡ 11,044 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (₡ 35,332) | ₡ 34,334 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (₡ 1,964) | ₡ 3,038 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (₡ 1,608) | ₡ 2,962 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (₡ 2,233) | ₡ 3,612 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (₡ 996) | ₡ 1,689 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (₡ 910) | ₡ 1,583 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₡ 13,410) | ₡ 8,277 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 19% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (₡ 23,478) | ₡ 12,544 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₡ 13,271) | ₡ 6,794 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (₡ 56,457) | ₡ 16,000 | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₡ 33,982) | ₡ 31,121 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₡ 5,833) | ₡ 5,318 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (₡ 1,996) | ₡ 2,953 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (₡ 2,398) | ₡ 1,378 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €649 (₡ 373,829) | ₡ 435,667 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₡ 59) | ₡ 45 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₡ 24,413) | ₡ 32,285 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₡ 4,366) | ₡ 2,530 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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