Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 12% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₡ 9,761) | ₡ 7,871 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 5,135) | ₡ 4,854 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (₡ 2,219) | ₡ 2,307 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₡ 571) | ₡ 968 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (₡ 1,730) | ₡ 2,016 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (₡ 1,218) | ₡ 1,153 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 3,895) | ₡ 3,061 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (₡ 1,208) | ₡ 2,429 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₡ 712) | ₡ 1,191 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (₡ 570) | ₡ 900 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 3,905) | ₡ 8,475 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (₡ 1,133) | ₡ 1,649 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (₡ 565) | ₡ 919 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 16% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,178 (₡ 691,632) | ₡ 592,020 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €810 (₡ 475,355) | ₡ 300,344 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (₡ 74,603) | ₡ 38,035 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €786 (₡ 461,648) | ₡ 402,494 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 (₡ 333,006) | ₡ 232,028 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (₡ 50,713) | ₡ 29,406 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (₡ 17,472) | ₡ 17,100 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (₡ 210,947) | ₡ 250,782 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (₡ 58,054) | ₡ 70,487 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 4,243) | ₡ 12,281 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 6,331) | ₡ 2,755 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 8% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₡ 45,291) | ₡ 38,857 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₡ 17,895) | ₡ 23,998 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₡ 50,893) | ₡ 55,702 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (₡ 53,526) | ₡ 36,902 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 19% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,143 (₡ 14,761,750) | ₡ 16,283,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (₡ 1,050) | ₡ 905 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (₡ 19,816) | ₡ 30,682 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₡ 4,567) | ₡ 3,872 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₡ 3,919) | ₡ 11,044 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (₡ 38,470) | ₡ 36,487 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (₡ 2,252) | ₡ 3,038 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (₡ 1,451) | ₡ 2,962 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (₡ 1,734) | ₡ 3,612 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (₡ 1,019) | ₡ 1,689 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (₡ 1,169) | ₡ 1,551 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₡ 10,713) | ₡ 7,509 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 11% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₡ 19,036) | ₡ 11,094 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₡ 9,347) | ₡ 6,850 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (₡ 30,930) | ₡ 16,000 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (₡ 27,227) | ₡ 33,546 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₡ 5,755) | ₡ 4,541 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (₡ 1,539) | ₡ 2,531 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.41 (₡ 2,592) | ₡ 1,355 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €452 (₡ 265,279) | ₡ 403,893 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (₡ 126) | ₡ 45 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (₡ 26,977) | ₡ 33,211 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (₡ 2,957) | ₡ 2,530 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is 6% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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