Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 15% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₡ 10,505) | ₡ 5,864 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,792) | ₡ 3,943 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (₡ 2,511) | ₡ 1,819 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (₡ 608) | ₡ 840 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 (₡ 1,731) | ₡ 1,706 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (₡ 1,205) | ₡ 1,067 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,626) | ₡ 2,758 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (₡ 1,225) | ₡ 1,965 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (₡ 828) | ₡ 959 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (₡ 653) | ₡ 1,054 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,899) | ₡ 9,433 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (₡ 1,187) | ₡ 1,531 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (₡ 639) | ₡ 735 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 58% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,212 (₡ 895,262) | ₡ 566,613 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €767 (₡ 566,394) | ₡ 278,738 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (₡ 78,923) | ₡ 37,389 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €752 (₡ 555,398) | ₡ 465,082 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €537 (₡ 396,800) | ₡ 229,175 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (₡ 57,359) | ₡ 24,475 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₡ 21,617) | ₡ 15,436 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (₡ 254,781) | ₡ 188,597 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₡ 67,514) | ₡ 57,903 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 5,079) | ₡ 4,422 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₡ 7,482) | ₡ 2,275 | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 25% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₡ 55,714) | ₡ 35,853 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (₡ 22,610) | ₡ 20,140 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (₡ 56,623) | ₡ 51,359 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (₡ 62,752) | ₡ 46,668 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 39% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,234 (₡ 17,157,182) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (₡ 902) | ₡ 588 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (₡ 31,359) | ₡ 23,064 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₡ 4,505) | ₡ 4,978 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (₡ 4,784) | ₡ 6,819 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (₡ 43,211) | ₡ 44,377 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (₡ 3,027) | ₡ 3,034 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.42 (₡ 1,788) | ₡ 2,399 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (₡ 2,177) | ₡ 3,440 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (₡ 1,026) | ₡ 1,593 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (₡ 1,450) | ₡ 1,319 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₡ 10,727) | ₡ 7,324 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 42% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (₡ 21,261) | ₡ 12,943 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₡ 11,679) | ₡ 5,929 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (₡ 35,426) | ₡ 16,811 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (₡ 30,075) | ₡ 29,833 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,613) | ₡ 3,957 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (₡ 1,866) | ₡ 2,206 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (₡ 2,890) | ₡ 1,416 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (₡ 352,103) | ₡ 302,259 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₡ 164) | ₡ 46 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₡ 34,805) | ₡ 37,582 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (₡ 3,628) | ₡ 2,221 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 33% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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