Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,356 (₨677) | ₨394 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,077 (₨515) | ₨277 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,869 (₨236) | ₨144 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 848 (₨107) | ₨52 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,716 (₨217) | ₨73 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,003 (₨127) | ₨37 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,390 (₨302) | ₨210 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,020 (₨255) | ₨140 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,055 (₨133) | ₨28 | + 378% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 893 (₨113) | ₨127 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,917 (₨1,127) | ₨853 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,424 (₨180) | ₨83 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 702 (₨89) | ₨35 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 685,616 (₨86,630) | ₨31,479 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 360,596 (₨45,563) | ₨20,124 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 40,435 (₨5,109) | ₨4,104 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 428,397 (₨54,130) | ₨24,066 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 237,962 (₨30,067) | ₨14,061 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 31,779 (₨4,015) | ₨3,193 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,211 (₨2,301) | ₨747 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 244,885 (₨30,942) | ₨30,759 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 78,408 (₨9,907) | ₨10,743 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,254 (₨538) | ₨378 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,499 (₨316) | ₨289 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,846 (₨4,782) | ₨2,388 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 25,973 (₨3,282) | ₨2,586 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 59,076 (₨7,464) | ₨3,770 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 50,637 (₨6,398) | ₨2,768 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,957,600 (₨1,763,601) | ₨925,218 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 660 (₨83) | ₨76 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,538 (₨2,974) | ₨1,208 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,098 (₨391) | ₨111 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,612 (₨1,341) | ₨211 | + 535% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,178 (₨4,571) | ₨1,015 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,349 (₨423) | ₨250 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,294 (₨416) | ₨174 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,834 (₨484) | ₨231 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,768 (₨223) | ₨148 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,827 (₨231) | ₨67 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,433 (₨813) | ₨254 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,062 (₨2,029) | ₨1,215 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,416 (₨811) | ₨477 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 24,417 (₨3,085) | ₨1,807 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 27,362 (₨3,457) | ₨1,940 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,038 (₨510) | ₨686 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,955 (₨247) | ₨220 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,728 (₨218) | ₨236 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 329,611 (₨41,648) | ₨34,455 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 44 (₨5.59) | ₨3.96 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,210 (₨4,954) | ₨1,992 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,227 (₨281) | ₨244 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 83% more expensive than in India
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