- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 4% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₡ 8,026) | ₡ 4,693 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 5,016) | ₡ 3,592 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (₡ 2,410) | ₡ 2,338 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (₡ 609) | ₡ 771 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (₡ 1,693) | ₡ 1,657 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (₡ 1,191) | ₡ 1,075 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (₡ 3,815) | ₡ 2,842 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (₡ 1,245) | ₡ 1,882 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (₡ 734) | ₡ 904 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (₡ 572) | ₡ 905 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₡ 4,275) | ₡ 9,142 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (₡ 1,085) | ₡ 1,729 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (₡ 661) | ₡ 697 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,291 (₡ 888,561) | ₡ 697,786 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €909 (₡ 625,301) | ₡ 357,941 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (₡ 89,312) | ₡ 94,864 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €854 (₡ 587,547) | ₡ 508,341 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €643 (₡ 442,324) | ₡ 360,981 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (₡ 63,013) | ₡ 30,626 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (₡ 20,008) | ₡ 21,553 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €366 (₡ 252,150) | ₡ 266,831 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₡ 56,642) | ₡ 91,427 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 4,724) | ₡ 4,095 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 7,333) | ₡ 2,472 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 23% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₡ 51,740) | ₡ 38,114 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₡ 19,828) | ₡ 37,348 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₡ 55,468) | ₡ 56,975 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (₡ 64,872) | ₡ 45,719 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 10% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,326 (₡ 13,299,689) | ₡ 14,966,200 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (₡ 872) | ₡ 661 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (₡ 33,483) | ₡ 28,319 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 43% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (₡ 4,118) | ₡ 3,282 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (₡ 3,442) | ₡ 24,979 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (₡ 37,996) | ₡ 41,388 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.64 (₡ 3,194) | ₡ 3,516 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.58 (₡ 1,774) | ₡ 3,498 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 (₡ 1,946) | ₡ 3,481 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (₡ 934) | ₡ 2,196 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (₡ 1,130) | ₡ 1,518 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₡ 9,008) | ₡ 6,937 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 28% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₡ 21,485) | ₡ 18,515 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₡ 11,647) | ₡ 6,610 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (₡ 48,619) | ₡ 33,238 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (₡ 31,603) | ₡ 30,780 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₡ 5,620) | ₡ 3,728 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (₡ 1,475) | ₡ 2,094 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.11 (₡ 2,830) | ₡ 1,493 | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 (₡ 308,484) | ₡ 337,985 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₡ 134) | ₡ 36 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (₡ 30,149) | ₡ 29,901 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (₡ 3,520) | ₡ 1,980 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,056 prices entered by 1,318 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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