- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₡ 8,277) | ₡ 5,503 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,153) | ₡ 3,757 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (₡ 2,809) | ₡ 2,445 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (₡ 842) | ₡ 829 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (₡ 2,493) | ₡ 1,590 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (₡ 1,439) | ₡ 1,244 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,053) | ₡ 3,321 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (₡ 1,337) | ₡ 2,116 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₡ 871) | ₡ 1,068 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (₡ 855) | ₡ 817 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,858) | ₡ 7,813 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (₡ 1,311) | ₡ 1,573 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (₡ 811) | ₡ 660 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 2% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,344 (₡ 877,150) | ₡ 608,973 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €898 (₡ 586,112) | ₡ 343,838 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (₡ 80,517) | ₡ 111,470 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €792 (₡ 516,945) | ₡ 705,949 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €560 (₡ 365,424) | ₡ 401,953 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (₡ 80,941) | ₡ 140,382 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₡ 14,835) | ₡ 24,945 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €385 (₡ 250,928) | ₡ 280,432 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (₡ 79,097) | ₡ 62,868 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.73 (₡ 3,085) | ₡ 3,681 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₡ 6,428) | ₡ 2,035 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₡ 54,801) | ₡ 39,616 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (₡ 22,315) | ₡ 34,402 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₡ 58,220) | ₡ 58,267 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (₡ 77,807) | ₡ 58,707 | + 33% | |
| 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 | €20,211 (₡ 13,188,896) | ₡ 13,057,900 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (₡ 971) | ₡ 669 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₡ 23,020) | ₡ 21,102 | + 9% | |
| 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 (₡ 6,043) | ₡ 2,357 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 6,017) | ₡ 26,718 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (₡ 54,129) | ₡ 40,372 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (₡ 3,166) | ₡ 3,545 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (₡ 2,251) | ₡ 2,124 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (₡ 2,006) | ₡ 3,088 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (₡ 1,422) | ₡ 2,242 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (₡ 1,296) | ₡ 1,345 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₡ 12,238) | ₡ 9,934 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₡ 20,884) | ₡ 16,242 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₡ 10,980) | ₡ 7,060 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (₡ 42,231) | ₡ 22,276 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₡ 40,971) | ₡ 30,701 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₡ 5,529) | ₡ 3,631 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (₡ 1,024) | ₡ 1,852 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.95 (₡ 3,229) | ₡ 1,617 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (₡ 313,228) | ₡ 339,135 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₡ 160) | ₡ 140 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (₡ 38,207) | ₡ 31,687 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (₡ 3,436) | ₡ 1,727 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 7% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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