- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 0% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₡ 7,799) | ₡ 5,609 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 4,888) | ₡ 3,508 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (₡ 2,363) | ₡ 2,280 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (₡ 600) | ₡ 800 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.50 (₡ 1,689) | ₡ 1,636 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.72 (₡ 1,163) | ₡ 1,146 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (₡ 3,821) | ₡ 2,839 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (₡ 1,187) | ₡ 1,917 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (₡ 722) | ₡ 1,025 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (₡ 561) | ₡ 809 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₡ 4,158) | ₡ 7,886 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (₡ 1,031) | ₡ 1,594 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (₡ 630) | ₡ 692 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,271 (₡ 858,129) | ₡ 616,803 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €881 (₡ 595,080) | ₡ 378,964 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (₡ 89,852) | ₡ 98,502 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €830 (₡ 560,668) | ₡ 448,538 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €618 (₡ 417,227) | ₡ 350,678 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (₡ 63,806) | ₡ 140,382 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (₡ 20,256) | ₡ 22,152 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €369 (₡ 248,987) | ₡ 307,685 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₡ 54,873) | ₡ 70,577 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 4,930) | ₡ 3,707 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 7,202) | ₡ 2,112 | + 241% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 41% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (₡ 50,284) | ₡ 42,710 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₡ 19,548) | ₡ 51,028 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (₡ 53,651) | ₡ 54,162 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (₡ 62,886) | ₡ 46,009 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,440 (₡ 13,128,115) | ₡ 13,938,500 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (₡ 835) | ₡ 670 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (₡ 32,873) | ₡ 25,291 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₡ 4,419) | ₡ 2,357 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.66 (₡ 3,148) | ₡ 23,429 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (₡ 36,513) | ₡ 41,291 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.57 (₡ 3,086) | ₡ 3,495 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (₡ 1,772) | ₡ 2,727 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (₡ 1,898) | ₡ 2,972 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (₡ 843) | ₡ 2,290 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (₡ 1,095) | ₡ 1,684 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₡ 8,583) | ₡ 9,698 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₡ 20,662) | ₡ 14,742 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₡ 11,339) | ₡ 6,540 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (₡ 47,998) | ₡ 26,487 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (₡ 31,694) | ₡ 28,376 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₡ 5,663) | ₡ 3,405 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (₡ 1,418) | ₡ 2,009 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (₡ 2,825) | ₡ 1,432 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (₡ 313,360) | ₡ 382,014 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₡ 127) | ₡ 90 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (₡ 29,543) | ₡ 32,008 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (₡ 3,428) | ₡ 1,785 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 5% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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