Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (₡ 8,261) | ₡ 5,356 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.80 (₡ 4,257) | ₡ 4,077 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (₡ 2,430) | ₡ 1,889 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (₡ 629) | ₡ 847 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (₡ 1,706) | ₡ 1,716 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (₡ 1,415) | ₡ 1,003 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (₡ 2,830) | ₡ 2,390 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 (₡ 1,340) | ₡ 2,020 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (₡ 712) | ₡ 1,055 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 (₡ 1,299) | ₡ 899 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₡ 5,652) | ₡ 8,917 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 (₡ 1,418) | ₡ 1,415 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (₡ 702) | ₡ 702 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 91% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,790 (₡ 1,314,862) | ₡ 685,616 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,347 (₡ 989,444) | ₡ 360,596 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 (₡ 96,778) | ₡ 40,435 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,028 (₡ 755,337) | ₡ 428,397 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £887 (₡ 651,678) | ₡ 237,962 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 (₡ 79,987) | ₡ 31,779 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (₡ 16,747) | ₡ 18,211 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (₡ 231,490) | ₡ 244,885 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (₡ 62,604) | ₡ 78,408 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (₡ 4,787) | ₡ 4,254 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (₡ 8,539) | ₡ 2,499 | + 242% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (₡ 49,611) | ₡ 37,846 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (₡ 22,083) | ₡ 25,973 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (₡ 50,323) | ₡ 59,108 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (₡ 52,172) | ₡ 50,637 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,092 (₡ 14,757,049) | ₡ 13,957,600 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (₡ 930) | ₡ 660 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (₡ 59,159) | ₡ 23,538 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (₡ 2,694) | ₡ 3,098 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (₡ 6,329) | ₡ 10,612 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (₡ 61,063) | ₡ 36,178 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.03 (₡ 2,226) | ₡ 3,349 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 (₡ 1,034) | ₡ 3,294 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.37 (₡ 2,472) | ₡ 3,834 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (₡ 1,261) | ₡ 1,741 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (₡ 1,050) | ₡ 1,827 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (₡ 8,983) | ₡ 6,551 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 33% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (₡ 21,706) | ₡ 16,062 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (₡ 14,470) | ₡ 6,433 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 (₡ 77,896) | ₡ 24,417 | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (₡ 39,537) | ₡ 27,362 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₡ 6,487) | ₡ 4,038 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (₡ 2,161) | ₡ 1,986 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.40 (₡ 3,231) | ₡ 1,698 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £388 (₡ 284,786) | ₡ 329,611 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (₡ 82) | ₡ 43 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (₡ 24,385) | ₡ 39,210 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (₡ 8,194) | ₡ 2,210 | + 271% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 48% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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