Cost of living in Italy compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 27% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₡ 9,398) | ₡ 5,864 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,846) | ₡ 3,943 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (₡ 3,289) | ₡ 1,819 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (₡ 902) | ₡ 840 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (₡ 2,665) | ₡ 1,706 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (₡ 1,645) | ₡ 1,067 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 4,876) | ₡ 2,758 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (₡ 1,498) | ₡ 1,965 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₡ 980) | ₡ 959 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (₡ 917) | ₡ 1,054 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,984) | ₡ 9,433 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (₡ 1,391) | ₡ 1,531 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (₡ 717) | ₡ 735 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,054 (₡ 777,260) | ₡ 566,613 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (₡ 552,586) | ₡ 278,738 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (₡ 87,483) | ₡ 37,389 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (₡ 622,089) | ₡ 465,082 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (₡ 398,062) | ₡ 229,175 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (₡ 61,231) | ₡ 24,475 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₡ 17,894) | ₡ 15,436 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (₡ 260,403) | ₡ 188,597 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (₡ 75,692) | ₡ 57,903 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (₡ 4,222) | ₡ 4,422 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 7,929) | ₡ 2,275 | + 248% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₡ 60,021) | ₡ 35,853 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₡ 26,755) | ₡ 20,140 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₡ 56,247) | ₡ 51,359 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (₡ 82,051) | ₡ 46,668 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 34% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (₡ 17,816,429) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₡ 1,043) | ₡ 588 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₡ 26,676) | ₡ 23,064 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 4% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (₡ 4,119) | ₡ 4,978 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 6,474) | ₡ 6,819 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (₡ 56,787) | ₡ 44,377 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (₡ 4,130) | ₡ 3,034 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (₡ 2,434) | ₡ 2,399 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (₡ 2,110) | ₡ 3,440 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (₡ 1,440) | ₡ 1,593 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (₡ 1,345) | ₡ 1,319 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₡ 12,745) | ₡ 7,324 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₡ 24,019) | ₡ 12,943 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₡ 13,317) | ₡ 5,929 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (₡ 59,059) | ₡ 16,811 | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₡ 48,247) | ₡ 29,833 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,620) | ₡ 3,957 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (₡ 1,226) | ₡ 2,206 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (₡ 3,563) | ₡ 1,416 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (₡ 336,119) | ₡ 302,259 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (₡ 144) | ₡ 46 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (₡ 35,095) | ₡ 37,582 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (₡ 4,095) | ₡ 2,221 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 38% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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