- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (₡ 7,760) | ₡ 5,484 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (₡ 4,240) | ₡ 3,701 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (₡ 2,768) | ₡ 2,212 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (₡ 655) | ₡ 836 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (₡ 2,009) | ₡ 1,754 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.99 (₡ 1,509) | ₡ 1,417 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.46 (₡ 3,379) | ₡ 3,321 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (₡ 1,483) | ₡ 1,982 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (₡ 643) | ₡ 988 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (₡ 1,362) | ₡ 773 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₡ 6,403) | ₡ 7,813 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (₡ 1,355) | ₡ 1,487 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (₡ 680) | ₡ 660 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 45% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,780 (₡ 1,349,262) | ₡ 607,009 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,177 (₡ 892,535) | ₡ 343,838 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (₡ 118,920) | ₡ 111,470 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,062 (₡ 804,997) | ₡ 705,949 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £740 (₡ 561,192) | ₡ 368,786 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 (₡ 113,168) | ₡ 140,382 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (₡ 15,657) | ₡ 24,945 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £332 (₡ 251,841) | ₡ 280,432 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (₡ 62,199) | ₡ 62,868 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (₡ 4,899) | ₡ 3,681 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (₡ 8,283) | ₡ 2,035 | + 307% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (₡ 48,727) | ₡ 39,616 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (₡ 24,451) | ₡ 34,402 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (₡ 52,078) | ₡ 58,267 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (₡ 55,250) | ₡ 58,707 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 125% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,362 (₡ 13,921,284) | ₡ 13,057,900 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (₡ 904) | ₡ 669 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (₡ 76,685) | ₡ 21,102 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 19% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.26 (₡ 2,473) | ₡ 2,357 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₡ 6,222) | ₡ 26,718 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (₡ 52,942) | ₡ 36,314 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.22 (₡ 2,439) | ₡ 3,545 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (₡ 1,209) | ₡ 2,124 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.42 (₡ 2,595) | ₡ 3,088 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (₡ 1,336) | ₡ 2,242 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (₡ 1,175) | ₡ 1,345 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (₡ 10,316) | ₡ 6,446 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 6% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (₡ 23,478) | ₡ 16,242 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (₡ 15,557) | ₡ 7,060 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (₡ 93,876) | ₡ 22,276 | + 321% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (₡ 41,578) | ₡ 30,701 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₡ 6,952) | ₡ 3,631 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (₡ 2,244) | ₡ 1,852 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.40 (₡ 3,338) | ₡ 1,617 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £416 (₡ 315,110) | ₡ 360,260 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (₡ 144) | ₡ 670 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (₡ 33,873) | ₡ 31,687 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (₡ 7,608) | ₡ 1,727 | + 340% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,798 prices entered by 2,801 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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