Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,005 (4,349 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,282 (2,658 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,276 (1,413 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 821 (510 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,625 (1,009 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 951 (590 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,306 (2,052 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,101 (1,304 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,166 (724 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 857 (532 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,955 (5,559 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,683 (1,045 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 789 (490 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 508,530 (315,677 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 307,245 (190,727 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 55,735 (34,598 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 402,257 (249,707 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 257,301 (159,723 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 37,529 (23,297 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 20,592 (12,783 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 179,795 (111,610 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 69,311 (43,026 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,382 (3,341 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,940 (1,825 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 36,876 (22,891 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 27,404 (17,011 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 63,383 (39,346 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 56,836 (35,282 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,980,200 (9,919,942 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 763 (474 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 32,313 (20,059 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,292 (2,044 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 12,653 (7,855 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 340% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,150 (22,440 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,449 (2,141 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,195 (1,984 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,865 (2,399 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,653 (1,026 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,537 (954 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,301 (4,532 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Costa Rica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 13,586 (8,434 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,187 (4,462 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,378 (9,546 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,954 (18,594 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,396 (2,729 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,524 (1,567 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,287 (799 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 465,977 (289,262 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 43 (27 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 35,740 (22,186 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,406 (1,493 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,241 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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