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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₡ 8,324) | ₡ 5,338 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,259) | ₡ 4,155 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (₡ 2,785) | ₡ 1,837 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (₡ 802) | ₡ 847 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (₡ 2,198) | ₡ 1,765 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (₡ 1,337) | ₡ 1,079 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 4,453) | ₡ 2,510 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (₡ 1,196) | ₡ 2,033 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (₡ 852) | ₡ 1,116 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (₡ 828) | ₡ 902 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,725) | ₡ 8,926 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.84 (₡ 1,193) | ₡ 1,446 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (₡ 774) | ₡ 709 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,304 (₡ 844,871) | ₡ 718,983 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €912 (₡ 591,394) | ₡ 363,497 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (₡ 86,437) | ₡ 45,843 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €802 (₡ 519,628) | ₡ 441,176 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €595 (₡ 385,509) | ₡ 237,492 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €104 (₡ 67,389) | ₡ 32,614 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (₡ 16,301) | ₡ 18,768 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €356 (₡ 230,951) | ₡ 260,046 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (₡ 75,576) | ₡ 82,547 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (₡ 2,974) | ₡ 4,059 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₡ 6,651) | ₡ 2,572 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 4% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₡ 55,161) | ₡ 37,153 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (₡ 19,257) | ₡ 26,721 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₡ 57,423) | ₡ 59,051 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (₡ 79,287) | ₡ 51,871 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 6% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,208 (₡ 15,041,366) | ₡ 14,252,900 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (₡ 1,011) | ₡ 668 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₡ 23,187) | ₡ 24,715 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₡ 4,806) | ₡ 3,662 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₡ 5,070) | ₡ 13,225 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €88 (₡ 57,091) | ₡ 34,994 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.39 (₡ 2,845) | ₡ 3,397 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (₡ 2,107) | ₡ 3,266 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (₡ 1,786) | ₡ 3,556 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (₡ 1,337) | ₡ 1,897 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (₡ 1,198) | ₡ 1,765 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₡ 10,841) | ₡ 6,443 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (₡ 23,595) | ₡ 17,365 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₡ 11,207) | ₡ 6,502 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (₡ 67,022) | ₡ 25,182 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (₡ 41,422) | ₡ 29,233 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,906) | ₡ 3,829 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.54 (₡ 997) | ₡ 1,957 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.11 (₡ 3,313) | ₡ 1,750 | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €439 (₡ 284,303) | ₡ 320,325 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₡ 81) | ₡ 37 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (₡ 39,373) | ₡ 38,525 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.36 (₡ 3,472) | ₡ 2,096 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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