Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,580 (6,563 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,678 (4,051 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,431 (2,105 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 986 (854 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,161 (1,871 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,206 (1,044 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,002 (2,599 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,980 (1,714 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,246 (1,079 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 898 (778 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,246 (7,140 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,614 (1,397 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 883 (765 ₦) | 642 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 587,935 (509,083 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 319,371 (276,538 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 33,405 (28,925 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 410,086 (355,086 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 245,106 (212,233 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 26,184 (22,672 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,583 (13,493 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 248,490 (215,163 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 66,647 (57,709 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,570 (4,823 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,566 (2,221 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,120 (33,873 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 300% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 22,318 (19,324 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,164 (49,497 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 36,902 (31,953 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,942,700 (14,670,394 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 871 (754 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 29,044 (25,149 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,872 (3,353 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 776% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,044 (9,563 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 487% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,334 (29,729 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,038 (2,630 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (2,565 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,612 (3,128 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,689 (1,462 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,583 (1,371 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,277 (7,167 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,544 (10,862 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,794 (5,883 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 16,000 (13,854 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 31,121 (26,947 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,318 (4,605 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,953 (2,557 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,378 (1,194 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 435,667 (377,237 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 (39 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,285 (27,955 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,530 (2,191 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 322% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,048 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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