- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,426 (¥1,083) | ¥1,060 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,705 (¥740) | ¥668 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,445 (¥488) | ¥489 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 816 (¥163) | ¥205 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,556 (¥311) | ¥304 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,244 (¥248) | ¥805 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,780 (¥555) | ¥1,035 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,116 (¥422) | ¥757 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,068 (¥213) | ¥427 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 802 (¥160) | ¥292 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,786 (¥1,555) | ¥1,706 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,567 (¥313) | ¥200 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 669 (¥134) | ¥203 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 626,425 (¥125,075) | ¥246,413 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 357,071 (¥71,294) | ¥141,665 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 111,470 (¥22,257) | ¥19,065 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 705,949 (¥140,953) | ¥129,819 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 401,953 (¥80,256) | ¥88,209 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (¥28,029) | ¥13,050 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 23,117 (¥4,616) | ¥4,177 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 280,432 (¥55,992) | ¥59,797 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 62,868 (¥12,553) | ¥18,392 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,681 (¥735) | ¥848 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,035 (¥406) | ¥2,575 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,616 (¥7,910) | ¥8,514 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 34,402 (¥6,869) | ¥4,244 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,267 (¥11,634) | ¥8,631 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 58,707 (¥11,722) | ¥13,887 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,057,900 (¥2,607,199) | ¥2,423,970 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 662 (¥132) | ¥137 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 21,102 (¥4,213) | ¥10,169 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 2,357 (¥471) | ¥1,229 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 26,718 (¥5,335) | ¥998 | + 434% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 40,372 (¥8,061) | ¥4,043 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,545 (¥708) | ¥491 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,124 (¥424) | ¥659 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,088 (¥616) | ¥499 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,242 (¥448) | ¥124 | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,345 (¥268) | ¥248 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 9,934 (¥1,984) | ¥3,314 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,963 (¥3,187) | ¥4,543 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,585 (¥1,315) | ¥3,386 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 22,276 (¥4,448) | ¥10,226 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,784 (¥6,146) | ¥7,804 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,988 (¥796) | ¥918 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,852 (¥370) | ¥479 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,584 (¥316) | ¥573 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 332,594 (¥66,407) | ¥53,237 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 140 (¥28) | ¥44 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,248 (¥6,439) | ¥11,808 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,727 (¥345) | ¥546 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 24% cheaper than in Japan
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