- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
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 (₡ 8,851) | ₡ 4,876 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,445) | ₡ 3,622 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (₡ 3,103) | ₡ 2,497 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (₡ 896) | ₡ 799 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (₡ 2,595) | ₡ 1,643 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (₡ 1,425) | ₡ 1,056 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 4,706) | ₡ 2,987 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (₡ 1,371) | ₡ 1,972 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (₡ 871) | ₡ 907 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (₡ 940) | ₡ 839 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₡ 5,181) | ₡ 7,871 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₡ 1,313) | ₡ 1,636 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (₡ 768) | ₡ 656 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,336 (₡ 905,261) | ₡ 653,744 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €899 (₡ 609,221) | ₡ 395,411 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (₡ 89,089) | ₡ 112,659 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 (₡ 543,826) | ₡ 473,318 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €541 (₡ 366,158) | ₡ 337,578 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (₡ 65,469) | ₡ 140,382 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₡ 15,802) | ₡ 20,830 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (₡ 262,477) | ₡ 282,228 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (₡ 77,649) | ₡ 68,986 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (₡ 3,038) | ₡ 4,331 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₡ 6,727) | ₡ 2,460 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₡ 56,901) | ₡ 40,927 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₡ 22,523) | ₡ 38,820 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₡ 64,579) | ₡ 54,148 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (₡ 79,878) | ₡ 40,855 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 2% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,733 (₡ 14,721,765) | ₡ 14,622,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (₡ 1,042) | ₡ 649 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₡ 23,812) | ₡ 27,199 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 13% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₡ 6,356) | ₡ 3,037 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₡ 5,642) | ₡ 21,724 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (₡ 57,335) | ₡ 40,917 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (₡ 3,470) | ₡ 3,511 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (₡ 2,468) | ₡ 3,347 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₡ 2,207) | ₡ 3,065 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (₡ 1,484) | ₡ 2,147 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (₡ 1,366) | ₡ 1,654 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₡ 12,147) | ₡ 7,332 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₡ 22,685) | ₡ 17,193 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₡ 11,342) | ₡ 6,373 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (₡ 43,628) | ₡ 32,945 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (₡ 45,463) | ₡ 28,727 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,910) | ₡ 3,318 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (₡ 1,089) | ₡ 2,047 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.11 (₡ 3,459) | ₡ 1,359 | + 154% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (₡ 310,222) | ₡ 376,038 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (₡ 135) | ₡ 34 | + 293% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (₡ 42,717) | ₡ 32,117 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (₡ 3,625) | ₡ 1,882 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 13% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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