- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (₡ 8,074) | ₡ 4,693 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (₡ 4,357) | ₡ 3,592 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.79 (₡ 2,924) | ₡ 2,338 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (₡ 667) | ₡ 771 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (₡ 2,037) | ₡ 1,657 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (₡ 1,523) | ₡ 1,075 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.72 (₡ 3,640) | ₡ 2,842 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (₡ 1,537) | ₡ 1,882 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (₡ 630) | ₡ 904 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (₡ 1,375) | ₡ 905 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (₡ 6,717) | ₡ 9,142 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (₡ 1,425) | ₡ 1,729 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (₡ 728) | ₡ 697 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 81% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,941 (₡ 1,496,772) | ₡ 697,786 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,239 (₡ 955,495) | ₡ 357,941 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (₡ 122,598) | ₡ 94,864 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,249 (₡ 963,308) | ₡ 508,341 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £846 (₡ 652,210) | ₡ 360,981 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (₡ 92,518) | ₡ 30,626 | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (₡ 17,074) | ₡ 21,553 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £340 (₡ 262,159) | ₡ 266,831 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (₡ 66,261) | ₡ 91,427 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (₡ 5,130) | ₡ 4,095 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (₡ 8,430) | ₡ 2,472 | + 241% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 15% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (₡ 51,047) | ₡ 38,114 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (₡ 24,974) | ₡ 37,348 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (₡ 55,954) | ₡ 56,975 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (₡ 58,423) | ₡ 45,719 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 91% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,864 (₡ 14,549,001) | ₡ 14,966,200 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (₡ 979) | ₡ 661 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (₡ 75,478) | ₡ 28,319 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 30% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.45 (₡ 2,662) | ₡ 3,282 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₡ 6,526) | ₡ 24,979 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (₡ 58,739) | ₡ 41,388 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 (₡ 2,747) | ₡ 3,516 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (₡ 1,176) | ₡ 3,498 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.26 (₡ 2,514) | ₡ 3,481 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (₡ 1,403) | ₡ 2,196 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (₡ 1,179) | ₡ 1,518 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (₡ 9,639) | ₡ 6,937 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 58% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (₡ 24,144) | ₡ 18,515 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (₡ 16,332) | ₡ 6,610 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (₡ 82,452) | ₡ 33,238 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (₡ 44,042) | ₡ 30,780 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₡ 7,006) | ₡ 3,728 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (₡ 2,340) | ₡ 2,094 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (₡ 3,457) | ₡ 1,493 | + 132% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (₡ 308,567) | ₡ 337,985 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (₡ 125) | ₡ 36 | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (₡ 34,404) | ₡ 29,901 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (₡ 8,108) | ₡ 1,980 | + 309% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
771.270
CRC
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,200 prices entered by 2,440 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 52% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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