- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,693 (2,828 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,592 (2,165 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,338 (1,409 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 771 (464 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,657 (999 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,075 (648 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,842 (1,713 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,882 (1,134 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 904 (545 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 905 (545 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,142 (5,509 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,729 (1,042 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 697 (420 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 697,786 (420,479 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 357,941 (215,692 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 94,864 (57,164 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 508,341 (306,321 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 360,981 (217,524 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 30,626 (18,455 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,553 (12,988 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 266,831 (160,790 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 91,427 (55,093 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,095 (2,468 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,472 (1,489 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,114 (22,967 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 37,348 (22,505 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 56,975 (34,332 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 45,719 (27,550 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,848,500 (8,947,562 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 661 (398 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 28,319 (17,065 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,282 (1,978 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 24,979 (15,052 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 765% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 41,388 (24,940 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,516 (2,118 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,498 (2,108 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,481 (2,098 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,196 (1,323 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,518 (915 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,937 (4,180 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 18,515 (11,157 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,610 (3,983 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 33,238 (20,029 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,780 (18,548 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,728 (2,246 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,094 (1,262 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,493 (900 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 337,985 (203,666 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 36 (22 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 29,901 (18,018 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,980 (1,193 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,050 prices entered by 182 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria
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