Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 141% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,632 (₨1,152) | ₨408 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,600 (₨799) | ₨356 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,968 (₨342) | ₨174 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,107 (₨192) | ₨62 | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,038 (₨354) | ₨99 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,378 (₨239) | ₨43 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,221 (₨559) | ₨269 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,678 (₨291) | ₨200 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,630 (₨283) | ₨41 | + 587% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,084 (₨188) | ₨176 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,341 (₨1,622) | ₨974 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,557 (₨270) | ₨95 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 891 (₨155) | ₨43 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 539,231 (₨93,647) | ₨46,050 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 331,404 (₨57,554) | ₨28,558 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 42,537 (₨7,387) | ₨5,103 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 438,529 (₨76,158) | ₨30,927 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 285,596 (₨49,599) | ₨19,243 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 35,314 (₨6,133) | ₨6,210 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 17,647 (₨3,065) | ₨766 | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 207,090 (₨35,965) | ₨27,217 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 77,559 (₨13,470) | ₨11,683 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 6,812 (₨1,183) | ₨504 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,763 (₨480) | ₨1,118 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 30,752 (₨5,341) | ₨2,570 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 22,577 (₨3,921) | ₨2,685 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 70,562 (₨12,254) | ₨4,094 | + 199% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 45,015 (₨7,818) | ₨2,952 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,174,200 (₨2,808,933) | ₨1,835,220 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 698 (₨121) | ₨104 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 20,734 (₨3,601) | ₨1,541 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 235% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 235% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,614 (₨628) | ₨107 | + 489% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,586 (₨1,491) | ₨299 | + 399% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 38,057 (₨6,609) | ₨1,117 | + 492% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 5,595 (₨972) | ₨374 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,658 (₨635) | ₨235 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,852 (₨669) | ₨274 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,754 (₨305) | ₨181 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,149 (₨373) | ₨96 | + 291% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 10,685 (₨1,856) | ₨319 | + 481% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 18,029 (₨3,131) | ₨1,483 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,058 (₨1,226) | ₨623 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 27,540 (₨4,783) | ₨1,571 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 36,113 (₨6,272) | ₨2,177 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,513 (₨957) | ₨907 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,982 (₨518) | ₨236 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,443 (₨251) | ₨200 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 279,856 (₨48,602) | ₨41,395 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 38 (₨7) | ₨5.89 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 35,666 (₨6,194) | ₨1,826 | + 239% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,306 (₨400) | ₨280 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 101% more expensive than in India
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