Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (₡ 8,905) | ₡ 5,864 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.86 (₡ 4,989) | ₡ 3,943 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (₡ 2,819) | ₡ 1,819 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (₡ 710) | ₡ 840 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (₡ 2,114) | ₡ 1,706 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (₡ 1,650) | ₡ 1,067 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.32 (₡ 3,676) | ₡ 2,758 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (₡ 1,655) | ₡ 1,965 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (₡ 673) | ₡ 959 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 (₡ 1,428) | ₡ 1,054 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₡ 7,056) | ₡ 9,433 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (₡ 1,668) | ₡ 1,531 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (₡ 769) | ₡ 735 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 147% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,807 (₡ 1,539,033) | ₡ 566,613 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,101 (₡ 938,130) | ₡ 278,738 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (₡ 123,112) | ₡ 37,389 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,121 (₡ 954,511) | ₡ 465,082 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (₡ 880,881) | ₡ 229,175 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (₡ 85,290) | ₡ 24,475 | + 248% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (₡ 18,898) | ₡ 15,436 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (₡ 270,805) | ₡ 188,597 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (₡ 64,489) | ₡ 57,903 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (₡ 5,286) | ₡ 4,422 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (₡ 10,101) | ₡ 2,275 | + 344% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (₡ 58,488) | ₡ 35,853 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (₡ 27,776) | ₡ 20,140 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (₡ 65,630) | ₡ 51,359 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (₡ 63,543) | ₡ 46,668 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 134% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (₡ 17,072,040) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (₡ 973) | ₡ 588 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (₡ 74,632) | ₡ 23,064 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.27 (₡ 2,785) | ₡ 4,978 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (₡ 7,536) | ₡ 6,819 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (₡ 69,855) | ₡ 44,377 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.51 (₡ 2,991) | ₡ 3,034 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (₡ 1,347) | ₡ 2,399 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (₡ 2,728) | ₡ 3,440 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 (₡ 1,601) | ₡ 1,593 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (₡ 1,220) | ₡ 1,319 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (₡ 11,392) | ₡ 7,324 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 94% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (₡ 25,514) | ₡ 12,943 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (₡ 15,860) | ₡ 5,929 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (₡ 115,189) | ₡ 16,811 | + 585% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (₡ 48,600) | ₡ 29,833 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₡ 7,290) | ₡ 3,957 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.29 (₡ 2,800) | ₡ 2,206 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.60 (₡ 3,920) | ₡ 1,416 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 (₡ 364,919) | ₡ 302,259 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (₡ 258) | ₡ 46 | + 461% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (₡ 29,068) | ₡ 37,582 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (₡ 9,919) | ₡ 2,221 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 91% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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