- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 16% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (₡ 8,035) | ₡ 5,609 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (₡ 4,279) | ₡ 3,508 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.64 (₡ 2,776) | ₡ 2,280 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (₡ 661) | ₡ 800 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (₡ 2,057) | ₡ 1,636 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (₡ 1,477) | ₡ 1,146 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.47 (₡ 3,409) | ₡ 2,839 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (₡ 1,509) | ₡ 1,917 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (₡ 652) | ₡ 1,025 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (₡ 1,375) | ₡ 809 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (₡ 6,579) | ₡ 7,886 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (₡ 1,382) | ₡ 1,594 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (₡ 698) | ₡ 692 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 67% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,838 (₡ 1,400,399) | ₡ 616,803 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (₡ 911,860) | ₡ 378,964 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (₡ 115,644) | ₡ 98,502 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,126 (₡ 857,915) | ₡ 448,538 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £763 (₡ 581,091) | ₡ 350,678 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £154 (₡ 117,626) | ₡ 140,382 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (₡ 16,113) | ₡ 22,152 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (₡ 254,637) | ₡ 307,685 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (₡ 64,118) | ₡ 70,577 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (₡ 4,861) | ₡ 3,707 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (₡ 8,402) | ₡ 2,112 | + 298% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (₡ 48,331) | ₡ 42,710 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (₡ 24,517) | ₡ 51,028 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (₡ 53,336) | ₡ 54,162 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (₡ 54,038) | ₡ 46,009 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,214 (₡ 13,875,777) | ₡ 13,938,500 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (₡ 939) | ₡ 670 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (₡ 72,835) | ₡ 25,291 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 27% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (₡ 2,449) | ₡ 2,357 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₡ 6,238) | ₡ 23,429 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (₡ 53,188) | ₡ 41,291 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.40 (₡ 2,593) | ₡ 3,495 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (₡ 1,161) | ₡ 2,727 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (₡ 2,465) | ₡ 2,972 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (₡ 1,340) | ₡ 2,290 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (₡ 1,160) | ₡ 1,684 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (₡ 9,646) | ₡ 9,698 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 48% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (₡ 23,269) | ₡ 14,742 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (₡ 15,898) | ₡ 6,540 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (₡ 88,143) | ₡ 26,487 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (₡ 42,522) | ₡ 28,376 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₡ 6,989) | ₡ 3,405 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (₡ 2,252) | ₡ 2,009 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (₡ 3,314) | ₡ 1,432 | + 131% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (₡ 305,285) | ₡ 382,014 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (₡ 116) | ₡ 90 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (₡ 33,035) | ₡ 32,008 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (₡ 7,760) | ₡ 1,785 | + 335% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 45% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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