Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,587 (₨674) | ₨367 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,882 (₨468) | ₨290 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,799 (₨217) | ₨142 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 831 (₨100) | ₨52 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,621 (₨196) | ₨72 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,029 (₨124) | ₨36 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,797 (₨337) | ₨229 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,036 (₨246) | ₨138 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 935 (₨113) | ₨31 | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,029 (₨124) | ₨132 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 10,493 (₨1,265) | ₨768 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,499 (₨181) | ₨85 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 695 (₨84) | ₨36 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 557,670 (₨67,254) | ₨33,514 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 270,901 (₨32,670) | ₨20,078 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 39,353 (₨4,746) | ₨4,877 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 433,078 (₨52,228) | ₨19,082 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 221,306 (₨26,689) | ₨12,146 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 22,855 (₨2,756) | ₨3,419 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,049 (₨1,815) | ₨678 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 188,597 (₨22,744) | ₨29,148 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 59,270 (₨7,148) | ₨10,326 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,330 (₨522) | ₨399 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,643 (₨319) | ₨254 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 35,961 (₨4,337) | ₨2,330 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,938 (₨2,525) | ₨2,598 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 53,266 (₨6,424) | ₨3,668 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 49,097 (₨5,921) | ₨2,755 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,404,500 (₨1,375,354) | ₨921,658 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 593 (₨71) | ₨79 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,831 (₨2,633) | ₨1,229 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,766 (₨334) | ₨105 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,438 (₨1,018) | ₨209 | + 387% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 45,132 (₨5,443) | ₨622 | + 775% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,971 (₨358) | ₨319 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,472 (₨298) | ₨163 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,499 (₨422) | ₨255 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,501 (₨181) | ₨141 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,288 (₨155) | ₨67 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,652 (₨923) | ₨240 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,962 (₨1,563) | ₨1,189 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,109 (₨737) | ₨473 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 19,743 (₨2,381) | ₨1,675 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,314 (₨3,535) | ₨1,633 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,366 (₨526) | ₨597 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,276 (₨275) | ₨195 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,457 (₨176) | ₨190 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 313,969 (₨37,864) | ₨36,308 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 47 (₨5.69) | ₨5.16 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,656 (₨4,782) | ₨1,585 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,109 (₨254) | ₨270 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 68% more expensive than in India
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