- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 5% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₡ 7,952) | ₡ 4,803 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 4,993) | ₡ 3,598 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (₡ 2,411) | ₡ 2,497 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (₡ 611) | ₡ 799 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (₡ 1,704) | ₡ 1,612 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (₡ 1,191) | ₡ 1,056 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (₡ 3,847) | ₡ 2,987 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (₡ 1,228) | ₡ 1,972 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (₡ 726) | ₡ 907 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (₡ 566) | ₡ 842 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₡ 4,258) | ₡ 7,940 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.56 (₡ 1,075) | ₡ 1,636 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (₡ 649) | ₡ 679 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 18% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,285 (₡ 883,676) | ₡ 643,786 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €889 (₡ 611,594) | ₡ 395,411 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (₡ 90,145) | ₡ 98,502 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €841 (₡ 578,008) | ₡ 467,877 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €629 (₡ 432,572) | ₡ 337,578 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (₡ 64,866) | ₡ 140,382 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (₡ 21,300) | ₡ 21,526 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €361 (₡ 248,174) | ₡ 282,228 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₡ 55,071) | ₡ 68,986 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 4,794) | ₡ 4,331 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 7,388) | ₡ 2,460 | + 200% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (₡ 50,990) | ₡ 40,927 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₡ 19,792) | ₡ 38,820 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₡ 55,085) | ₡ 54,148 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (₡ 65,142) | ₡ 41,115 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 14% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,621 (₡ 13,492,112) | ₡ 14,622,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (₡ 864) | ₡ 652 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (₡ 33,494) | ₡ 27,199 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 38% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₡ 4,463) | ₡ 3,037 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.68 (₡ 3,221) | ₡ 21,724 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (₡ 38,354) | ₡ 42,612 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 (₡ 3,083) | ₡ 3,511 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (₡ 1,729) | ₡ 3,347 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.87 (₡ 1,975) | ₡ 3,065 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (₡ 884) | ₡ 2,147 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (₡ 1,098) | ₡ 1,654 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₡ 9,037) | ₡ 7,332 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 29% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₡ 21,166) | ₡ 17,193 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₡ 11,632) | ₡ 6,307 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (₡ 46,730) | ₡ 32,945 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (₡ 31,662) | ₡ 28,169 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₡ 5,658) | ₡ 3,318 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (₡ 1,452) | ₡ 1,970 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (₡ 2,878) | ₡ 1,300 | + 121% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (₡ 323,352) | ₡ 376,038 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₡ 128) | ₡ 34 | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (₡ 30,377) | ₡ 32,117 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (₡ 3,510) | ₡ 1,882 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,186 prices entered by 1,334 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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