Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (₡ 5,845) | ₡ 7,580 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (₡ 4,408) | ₡ 4,678 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (₡ 2,110) | ₡ 2,431 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₡ 930) | ₡ 986 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₡ 2,062) | ₡ 2,161 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.95 (₡ 727) | ₡ 1,206 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (₡ 2,716) | ₡ 3,002 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₡ 1,144) | ₡ 1,980 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 (₡ 546) | ₡ 1,246 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (₡ 1,475) | ₡ 898 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (₡ 8,851) | ₡ 8,246 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₡ 1,233) | ₡ 1,614 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (₡ 656) | ₡ 883 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 145% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,626 (₡ 1,412,463) | ₡ 587,935 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (₡ 1,048,352) | ₡ 319,371 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (₡ 110,596) | ₡ 33,405 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (₡ 854,203) | ₡ 410,086 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (₡ 594,908) | ₡ 245,106 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (₡ 80,058) | ₡ 26,184 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (₡ 51,119) | ₡ 15,583 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,109 (₡ 162,777) | ₡ 248,490 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (₡ 49,243) | ₡ 66,647 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (₡ 6,426) | ₡ 5,570 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (₡ 5,271) | ₡ 2,566 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (₡ 27,983) | ₡ 39,120 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (₡ 28,329) | ₡ 22,318 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 331 (₡ 48,557) | ₡ 57,164 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 341 (₡ 50,016) | ₡ 36,902 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 41% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,361 (₡ 13,405,807) | ₡ 16,942,700 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (₡ 555) | ₡ 871 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (₡ 13,051) | ₡ 29,044 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (₡ 3,331) | ₡ 3,872 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (₡ 5,499) | ₡ 11,044 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (₡ 41,591) | ₡ 34,334 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (₡ 3,824) | ₡ 3,038 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₡ 2,372) | ₡ 2,962 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (₡ 2,931) | ₡ 3,612 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (₡ 1,805) | ₡ 1,689 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (₡ 1,374) | ₡ 1,583 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (₡ 5,733) | ₡ 8,277 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (₡ 27,322) | ₡ 12,544 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (₡ 13,544) | ₡ 6,794 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (₡ 48,695) | ₡ 16,000 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (₡ 40,334) | ₡ 31,121 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (₡ 11,096) | ₡ 5,318 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (₡ 3,050) | ₡ 2,953 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (₡ 6,009) | ₡ 1,378 | + 336% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (₡ 291,916) | ₡ 435,667 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (₡ 102) | ₡ 45 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 265 (₡ 38,824) | ₡ 32,285 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (₡ 2,954) | ₡ 2,530 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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