- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,495 (¥1,069) | ¥1,066 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,563 (¥693) | ¥676 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,280 (¥444) | ¥497 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 800 (¥156) | ¥203 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,636 (¥318) | ¥297 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,146 (¥223) | ¥791 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,839 (¥552) | ¥924 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,917 (¥373) | ¥748 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,025 (¥199) | ¥429 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 809 (¥157) | ¥281 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,886 (¥1,534) | ¥1,661 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,594 (¥310) | ¥195 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 692 (¥135) | ¥199 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 616,803 (¥119,983) | ¥217,864 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 378,964 (¥73,717) | ¥136,533 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 98,502 (¥19,161) | ¥19,622 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 448,538 (¥87,251) | ¥113,659 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 350,678 (¥68,215) | ¥71,360 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (¥27,308) | ¥12,437 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 22,152 (¥4,309) | ¥4,275 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 307,685 (¥59,852) | ¥57,256 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 70,577 (¥13,729) | ¥15,779 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,707 (¥721) | ¥735 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,112 (¥411) | ¥2,185 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 42,710 (¥8,308) | ¥8,366 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 51,028 (¥9,926) | ¥4,467 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,162 (¥10,536) | ¥7,902 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 46,009 (¥8,950) | ¥14,620 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,938,500 (¥2,711,368) | ¥2,517,540 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 670 (¥130) | ¥140 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,291 (¥4,920) | ¥10,332 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,357 (¥459) | ¥1,278 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 23,429 (¥4,557) | ¥1,019 | + 347% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 41,291 (¥8,032) | ¥3,956 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,495 (¥680) | ¥567 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,727 (¥531) | ¥681 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 2,972 (¥578) | ¥495 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,290 (¥445) | ¥133 | + 234% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,684 (¥328) | ¥261 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 9,698 (¥1,886) | ¥3,143 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 14,742 (¥2,868) | ¥4,305 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,540 (¥1,272) | ¥3,413 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 26,487 (¥5,152) | ¥14,181 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,376 (¥5,520) | ¥8,033 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,405 (¥662) | ¥968 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,009 (¥391) | ¥479 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,432 (¥278) | ¥594 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 382,014 (¥74,311) | ¥52,524 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 90 (¥17) | ¥62 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,008 (¥6,226) | ¥10,702 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,785 (¥347) | ¥468 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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