Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 6% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₡ 8,196) | ₡ 5,356 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 4,639) | ₡ 4,077 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (₡ 2,016) | ₡ 1,869 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (₡ 515) | ₡ 848 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 (₡ 1,521) | ₡ 1,716 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (₡ 1,029) | ₡ 1,003 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 3,860) | ₡ 2,390 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (₡ 1,049) | ₡ 2,020 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (₡ 649) | ₡ 1,055 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (₡ 527) | ₡ 893 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₡ 3,979) | ₡ 8,917 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (₡ 988) | ₡ 1,424 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (₡ 522) | ₡ 702 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 25% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,275 (₡ 795,326) | ₡ 685,616 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €830 (₡ 517,856) | ₡ 360,596 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (₡ 71,862) | ₡ 40,435 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (₡ 476,299) | ₡ 428,397 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €552 (₡ 344,073) | ₡ 237,962 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (₡ 50,436) | ₡ 31,779 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (₡ 18,530) | ₡ 18,211 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €377 (₡ 235,199) | ₡ 244,885 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₡ 56,265) | ₡ 78,408 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 4,305) | ₡ 4,254 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 6,616) | ₡ 2,499 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₡ 50,146) | ₡ 37,846 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₡ 18,958) | ₡ 25,973 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₡ 49,753) | ₡ 59,076 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (₡ 55,294) | ₡ 50,637 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 13% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,722 (₡ 13,546,018) | ₡ 13,957,600 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (₡ 824) | ₡ 660 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (₡ 28,229) | ₡ 23,538 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 30% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₡ 4,246) | ₡ 3,098 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 5,404) | ₡ 10,612 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (₡ 38,976) | ₡ 36,178 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (₡ 2,583) | ₡ 3,349 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (₡ 1,634) | ₡ 3,294 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (₡ 1,724) | ₡ 3,834 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (₡ 945) | ₡ 1,768 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (₡ 1,052) | ₡ 1,827 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₡ 8,565) | ₡ 6,433 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 11% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₡ 19,410) | ₡ 15,800 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₡ 9,832) | ₡ 6,368 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (₡ 32,347) | ₡ 23,884 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (₡ 27,667) | ₡ 27,362 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,634) | ₡ 4,004 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.34 (₡ 1,456) | ₡ 1,955 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.03 (₡ 2,516) | ₡ 1,733 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (₡ 266,148) | ₡ 321,432 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (₡ 115) | ₡ 45 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₡ 29,202) | ₡ 39,392 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (₡ 3,094) | ₡ 2,227 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 7% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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