Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,983 (₨1,013) | ₨371 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 5,046 (₨732) | ₨339 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,290 (₨332) | ₨172 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 950 (₨138) | ₨55 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,505 (₨364) | ₨90 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,253 (₨182) | ₨45 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,625 (₨526) | ₨236 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,138 (₨310) | ₨162 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,462 (₨212) | ₨32 | + 572% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 964 (₨140) | ₨158 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,480 (₨1,231) | ₨769 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,743 (₨253) | ₨88 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 952 (₨138) | ₨39 | + 251% | |
| 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 | ₡ 605,171 (₨87,825) | ₨47,116 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 321,439 (₨46,648) | ₨26,995 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,122 (₨5,532) | ₨5,564 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 426,773 (₨61,935) | ₨24,803 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 227,481 (₨33,013) | ₨14,214 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 35,538 (₨5,157) | ₨5,294 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,732 (₨2,718) | ₨659 | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 294,698 (₨42,768) | ₨29,641 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 73,990 (₨10,738) | ₨12,041 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,379 (₨781) | ₨548 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,980 (₨432) | ₨442 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,077 (₨5,526) | ₨2,594 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,568 (₨3,565) | ₨2,556 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,233 (₨7,871) | ₨4,248 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 39,819 (₨5,779) | ₨3,070 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 18,383,000 (₨2,667,811) | ₨1,062,730 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 919 (₨133) | ₨108 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 33,571 (₨4,872) | ₨1,165 | + 318% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,872 (₨562) | ₨126 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,044 (₨1,603) | ₨247 | + 549% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,487 (₨5,295) | ₨1,330 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,038 (₨441) | ₨392 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (₨430) | ₨206 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,612 (₨524) | ₨267 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,689 (₨245) | ₨177 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,551 (₨225) | ₨88 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,509 (₨1,090) | ₨306 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Costa Rica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,210 (₨1,772) | ₨1,485 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,793 (₨986) | ₨647 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 14,186 (₨2,059) | ₨1,500 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,546 (₨4,868) | ₨1,809 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,541 (₨659) | ₨641 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,531 (₨367) | ₨204 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,353 (₨196) | ₨179 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 403,893 (₨58,614) | ₨47,498 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 50 (₨7) | ₨1.06 | + 579% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 33,270 (₨4,828) | ₨1,773 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,507 (₨364) | ₨236 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 121% more expensive than in India
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