Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,323 (3,414 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,089 (2,623 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,890 (1,212 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 846 (543 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,715 (1,100 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,015 (651 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,391 (1,533 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,989 (1,276 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,056 (677 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 923 (592 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,276 (5,949 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,411 (905 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 700 (449 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 673,108 (431,701 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 352,894 (226,330 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 40,201 (25,783 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 433,997 (278,346 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 234,433 (150,355 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 31,261 (20,049 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,027 (11,562 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 244,110 (156,561 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 80,546 (51,659 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,245 (2,723 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,499 (1,603 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 37,789 (24,236 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,032 (15,413 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,590 (37,577 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 50,262 (32,236 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,923,300 (8,929,779 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 398% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 658 (422 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,981 (15,380 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,230 (2,071 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,130 (7,138 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,531 (23,429 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,349 (2,148 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,271 (2,098 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,821 (2,450 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,721 (1,104 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,773 (1,137 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,624 (4,248 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,567 (9,984 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,479 (4,155 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 25,273 (16,209 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 27,915 (17,903 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,123 (2,644 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,971 (1,264 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,695 (1,087 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 324,949 (208,408 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 50 (32 ₦) | 34 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,581 (25,385 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,215 (1,421 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,350 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.641
NGN
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CRC
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria
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