- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (₡ 8,413) | ₡ 4,803 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (₡ 4,395) | ₡ 3,598 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.62 (₡ 2,845) | ₡ 2,497 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (₡ 681) | ₡ 799 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (₡ 2,104) | ₡ 1,612 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (₡ 1,508) | ₡ 1,056 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (₡ 3,567) | ₡ 2,987 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (₡ 1,549) | ₡ 1,972 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (₡ 664) | ₡ 907 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (₡ 1,381) | ₡ 842 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (₡ 6,719) | ₡ 7,940 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (₡ 1,434) | ₡ 1,636 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (₡ 725) | ₡ 679 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,861 (₡ 1,464,394) | ₡ 643,786 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,203 (₡ 946,566) | ₡ 395,411 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (₡ 124,934) | ₡ 98,502 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,142 (₡ 898,594) | ₡ 467,877 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £789 (₡ 620,983) | ₡ 337,578 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (₡ 114,479) | ₡ 140,382 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (₡ 16,941) | ₡ 21,526 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (₡ 264,839) | ₡ 282,228 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (₡ 66,917) | ₡ 68,986 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (₡ 5,033) | ₡ 4,331 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (₡ 8,572) | ₡ 2,460 | + 248% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (₡ 49,830) | ₡ 40,927 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (₡ 25,433) | ₡ 38,820 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (₡ 55,342) | ₡ 54,148 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (₡ 56,962) | ₡ 41,115 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 92% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,384 (₡ 14,464,784) | ₡ 14,622,500 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (₡ 980) | ₡ 652 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (₡ 73,686) | ₡ 27,199 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 23% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (₡ 2,659) | ₡ 3,037 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₡ 6,444) | ₡ 21,724 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (₡ 58,367) | ₡ 42,612 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (₡ 2,737) | ₡ 3,511 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (₡ 1,199) | ₡ 3,347 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (₡ 2,533) | ₡ 3,065 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (₡ 1,413) | ₡ 2,147 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (₡ 1,216) | ₡ 1,654 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (₡ 9,886) | ₡ 7,332 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 57% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (₡ 24,313) | ₡ 17,193 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (₡ 16,455) | ₡ 6,307 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (₡ 90,311) | ₡ 32,945 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (₡ 42,744) | ₡ 28,169 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₡ 7,077) | ₡ 3,318 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (₡ 2,337) | ₡ 1,970 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (₡ 3,427) | ₡ 1,300 | + 164% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (₡ 315,810) | ₡ 376,038 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (₡ 116) | ₡ 34 | + 237% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (₡ 33,761) | ₡ 32,117 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (₡ 8,015) | ₡ 1,882 | + 326% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,584 prices entered by 2,622 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 51% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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