Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₡ 10,634) | ₡ 5,587 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,862) | ₡ 3,882 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.47 (₡ 2,582) | ₡ 1,799 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (₡ 614) | ₡ 831 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (₡ 1,764) | ₡ 1,621 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (₡ 1,228) | ₡ 1,029 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,770) | ₡ 2,797 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (₡ 1,232) | ₡ 2,036 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (₡ 831) | ₡ 935 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (₡ 657) | ₡ 1,029 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 5,062) | ₡ 10,493 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (₡ 1,209) | ₡ 1,499 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (₡ 641) | ₡ 695 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 65% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,226 (₡ 913,047) | ₡ 557,670 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €754 (₡ 561,124) | ₡ 270,901 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (₡ 79,870) | ₡ 39,353 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €752 (₡ 559,761) | ₡ 433,078 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €532 (₡ 396,172) | ₡ 221,306 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (₡ 58,662) | ₡ 22,855 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₡ 21,925) | ₡ 15,049 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (₡ 258,623) | ₡ 188,597 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₡ 70,230) | ₡ 59,270 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 5,188) | ₡ 4,330 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₡ 7,609) | ₡ 2,643 | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₡ 57,083) | ₡ 35,961 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (₡ 23,047) | ₡ 20,938 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₡ 56,528) | ₡ 53,266 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (₡ 62,826) | ₡ 49,097 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 46% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,398 (₡ 17,419,374) | ₡ 11,278,500 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (₡ 918) | ₡ 593 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (₡ 31,879) | ₡ 21,831 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₡ 4,675) | ₡ 2,766 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₡ 5,080) | ₡ 8,438 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (₡ 43,602) | ₡ 45,132 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (₡ 3,044) | ₡ 2,971 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (₡ 1,775) | ₡ 2,472 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (₡ 2,147) | ₡ 3,499 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (₡ 1,014) | ₡ 1,501 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (₡ 1,382) | ₡ 1,288 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₡ 10,807) | ₡ 7,652 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 41% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (₡ 21,295) | ₡ 12,962 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₡ 11,868) | ₡ 6,109 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (₡ 36,086) | ₡ 19,743 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (₡ 31,009) | ₡ 29,314 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,560) | ₡ 4,366 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.48 (₡ 1,846) | ₡ 2,276 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (₡ 2,948) | ₡ 1,457 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (₡ 353,138) | ₡ 313,969 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₡ 179) | ₡ 47 | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₡ 34,850) | ₡ 39,656 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (₡ 3,678) | ₡ 2,109 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 37% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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