- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,876 (₨585) | ₨422 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,622 (₨434) | ₨266 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,497 (₨300) | ₨142 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 799 (₨96) | ₨51 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,643 (₨197) | ₨71 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,056 (₨127) | ₨39 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,987 (₨358) | ₨201 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,972 (₨237) | ₨138 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 907 (₨109) | ₨25 | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 839 (₨101) | ₨122 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,871 (₨944) | ₨823 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,636 (₨196) | ₨82 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 656 (₨79) | ₨33 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 653,744 (₨78,428) | ₨30,889 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 395,411 (₨47,437) | ₨20,947 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 112,659 (₨13,515) | ₨4,546 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 473,318 (₨56,783) | ₨24,386 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 337,578 (₨40,498) | ₨15,555 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (₨16,841) | ₨3,800 | + 343% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 20,830 (₨2,499) | ₨821 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 282,228 (₨33,858) | ₨33,825 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 68,986 (₨8,276) | ₨10,668 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,331 (₨520) | ₨381 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,460 (₨295) | ₨566 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 40,927 (₨4,910) | ₨2,410 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 38,820 (₨4,657) | ₨2,670 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,148 (₨6,496) | ₨3,756 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 40,855 (₨4,901) | ₨2,920 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,622,500 (₨1,754,230) | ₨877,820 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 649 (₨78) | ₨78 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 27,199 (₨3,263) | ₨1,352 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,037 (₨364) | ₨134 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 21,724 (₨2,606) | ₨280 | + 831% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 40,917 (₨4,909) | ₨1,553 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,511 (₨421) | ₨259 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,347 (₨402) | ₨179 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,065 (₨368) | ₨224 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,147 (₨258) | ₨135 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,654 (₨198) | ₨72 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,332 (₨880) | ₨277 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 27% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 17,193 (₨2,063) | ₨1,192 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,373 (₨765) | ₨473 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 32,945 (₨3,952) | ₨1,957 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,727 (₨3,446) | ₨1,761 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,318 (₨398) | ₨613 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,047 (₨246) | ₨196 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,359 (₨163) | ₨208 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 376,038 (₨45,112) | ₨38,823 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 34 (₨4.11) | ₨60 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,117 (₨3,853) | ₨1,883 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,882 (₨226) | ₨254 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 61% more expensive than in India
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