- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₡ 8,296) | ₡ 5,597 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,124) | ₡ 3,602 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.27 (₡ 2,767) | ₡ 2,421 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (₡ 821) | ₡ 755 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (₡ 2,505) | ₡ 1,523 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (₡ 1,422) | ₡ 1,113 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,063) | ₡ 2,830 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (₡ 1,322) | ₡ 1,917 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (₡ 875) | ₡ 1,001 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (₡ 893) | ₡ 797 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,794) | ₡ 7,763 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (₡ 1,297) | ₡ 1,567 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (₡ 804) | ₡ 724 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 9% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,286 (₡ 833,382) | ₡ 607,295 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €868 (₡ 562,425) | ₡ 357,071 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (₡ 82,501) | ₡ 111,470 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €795 (₡ 515,224) | ₡ 404,163 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €552 (₡ 357,515) | ₡ 401,953 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (₡ 75,727) | ₡ 140,382 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₡ 14,837) | ₡ 22,149 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (₡ 252,885) | ₡ 298,800 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (₡ 73,770) | ₡ 62,868 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.65 (₡ 3,011) | ₡ 3,681 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₡ 6,284) | ₡ 2,035 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₡ 54,935) | ₡ 39,616 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (₡ 22,322) | ₡ 34,402 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₡ 58,768) | ₡ 58,267 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (₡ 77,356) | ₡ 58,707 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 12% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,172 (₡ 13,067,920) | ₡ 13,057,900 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (₡ 974) | ₡ 668 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₡ 23,005) | ₡ 21,102 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₡ 6,035) | ₡ 2,357 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 5,791) | ₡ 26,718 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (₡ 51,922) | ₡ 40,372 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (₡ 3,361) | ₡ 3,545 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 (₡ 2,283) | ₡ 2,124 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (₡ 1,944) | ₡ 3,088 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.26 (₡ 1,464) | ₡ 2,242 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₡ 1,293) | ₡ 1,345 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₡ 11,904) | ₡ 9,934 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 25% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₡ 20,932) | ₡ 15,963 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₡ 10,838) | ₡ 6,585 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (₡ 44,917) | ₡ 22,276 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₡ 40,179) | ₡ 30,784 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,598) | ₡ 3,742 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (₡ 1,017) | ₡ 1,852 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.87 (₡ 3,156) | ₡ 1,430 | + 121% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €475 (₡ 308,042) | ₡ 382,014 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₡ 158) | ₡ 146 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (₡ 39,539) | ₡ 30,511 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (₡ 3,430) | ₡ 1,666 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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