- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 29% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₡ 8,933) | ₡ 4,876 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,483) | ₡ 3,636 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (₡ 3,054) | ₡ 2,459 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (₡ 881) | ₡ 816 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (₡ 2,676) | ₡ 1,648 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (₡ 1,506) | ₡ 1,093 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,338) | ₡ 3,053 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (₡ 1,426) | ₡ 1,967 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (₡ 922) | ₡ 908 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (₡ 930) | ₡ 842 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 5,104) | ₡ 7,940 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₡ 1,331) | ₡ 1,636 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (₡ 848) | ₡ 695 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 13% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,293 (₡ 886,202) | ₡ 636,056 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (₡ 600,092) | ₡ 385,429 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (₡ 89,914) | ₡ 98,502 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €777 (₡ 532,511) | ₡ 467,877 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €530 (₡ 363,372) | ₡ 337,578 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €133 (₡ 91,104) | ₡ 140,382 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₡ 15,610) | ₡ 21,526 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (₡ 268,699) | ₡ 282,228 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (₡ 78,200) | ₡ 68,986 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (₡ 3,086) | ₡ 4,630 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₡ 6,654) | ₡ 2,628 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₡ 58,257) | ₡ 40,927 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₡ 22,736) | ₡ 40,653 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₡ 62,596) | ₡ 56,771 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₡ 79,152) | ₡ 39,106 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 3% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,955 (₡ 13,671,909) | ₡ 14,635,700 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₡ 1,036) | ₡ 652 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₡ 24,497) | ₡ 26,100 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₡ 6,385) | ₡ 3,037 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₡ 6,582) | ₡ 21,724 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (₡ 57,558) | ₡ 42,612 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (₡ 3,553) | ₡ 3,511 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (₡ 2,465) | ₡ 3,593 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (₡ 2,101) | ₡ 3,213 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (₡ 1,587) | ₡ 2,299 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (₡ 1,383) | ₡ 1,574 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₡ 12,513) | ₡ 7,332 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 52% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₡ 22,794) | ₡ 15,685 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₡ 11,371) | ₡ 6,217 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (₡ 46,182) | ₡ 32,945 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (₡ 43,836) | ₡ 27,811 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,982) | ₡ 3,490 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (₡ 1,091) | ₡ 1,970 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (₡ 3,375) | ₡ 1,300 | + 160% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (₡ 311,041) | ₡ 376,038 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₡ 163) | ₡ 34 | + 377% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (₡ 40,370) | ₡ 32,992 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (₡ 3,639) | ₡ 1,882 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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