Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Costa Rica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,580 (Rp 211,852) | Rp 44,863 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,678 (Rp 130,762) | Rp 54,330 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,431 (Rp 67,938) | Rp 27,591 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 986 (Rp 27,560) | Rp 19,917 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,161 (Rp 60,390) | Rp 25,297 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,206 (Rp 33,709) | Rp 18,627 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,002 (Rp 83,907) | Rp 55,732 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,980 (Rp 55,334) | Rp 43,429 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,246 (Rp 34,828) | Rp 21,967 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 898 (Rp 25,109) | Rp 34,412 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,246 (Rp 230,479) | Rp 337,317 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,614 (Rp 45,109) | Rp 22,207 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 883 (Rp 24,678) | Rp 17,971 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Costa Rica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 587,935 (Rp 16,432,582) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 319,371 (Rp 8,926,310) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 33,405 (Rp 933,653) | Rp 528,780 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 410,086 (Rp 11,461,764) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 245,106 (Rp 6,850,629) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 26,184 (Rp 731,837) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,583 (Rp 435,526) | Rp 410,662 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 248,490 (Rp 6,945,211) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 66,647 (Rp 1,862,766) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,570 (Rp 155,679) | Rp 56,742 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,566 (Rp 71,705) | Rp 77,300 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Costa Rica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,120 (Rp 1,093,391) | Rp 624,572 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 22,318 (Rp 623,769) | Rp 443,680 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,164 (Rp 1,597,717) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 36,902 (Rp 1,031,390) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Costa Rica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,942,700 (Rp 473,542,674) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 871 (Rp 24,339) | Rp 12,273 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 29,044 (Rp 811,767) | Rp 150,291 | + 440% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 181% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Costa Rica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,872 (Rp 108,221) | Rp 36,367 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,044 (Rp 308,673) | Rp 60,467 | + 410% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,334 (Rp 959,632) | Rp 351,050 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,038 (Rp 84,900) | Rp 130,123 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (Rp 82,782) | Rp 21,655 | + 282% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,612 (Rp 100,956) | Rp 34,558 | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,689 (Rp 47,201) | Rp 30,035 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,583 (Rp 44,240) | Rp 15,580 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,277 (Rp 231,333) | Rp 88,350 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Costa Rica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,544 (Rp 350,612) | Rp 216,012 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,794 (Rp 189,903) | Rp 104,481 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 16,000 (Rp 447,195) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 31,121 (Rp 869,830) | Rp 383,761 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,318 (Rp 148,645) | Rp 162,937 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,953 (Rp 82,548) | Rp 36,298 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,378 (Rp 38,525) | Rp 40,791 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 355,953 (Rp 9,948,765) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 (Rp 1,246) | Rp 2,029 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,285 (Rp 902,358) | Rp 496,553 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,530 (Rp 70,715) | Rp 35,528 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
27.950
IDR
/
CRC
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,443 prices entered by 181 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia
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