Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,864 (3,653 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,943 (2,457 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,819 (1,133 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 840 (523 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,706 (1,063 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,067 (665 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,758 (1,718 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,965 (1,224 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 959 (598 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,054 (657 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,433 (5,876 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,531 (954 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 735 (458 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 566,613 (352,988 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 278,738 (173,648 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 37,389 (23,292 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 465,082 (289,736 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 229,175 (142,771 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 24,475 (15,247 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,436 (9,617 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 188,597 (117,492 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,903 (36,073 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,422 (2,755 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,275 (1,417 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 35,853 (22,336 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,140 (12,547 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 51,359 (31,995 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 46,668 (29,073 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,655,100 (7,260,883 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 588 (366 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,064 (14,368 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 4,978 (3,101 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 6,819 (4,248 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 44,377 (27,646 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,034 (1,890 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,399 (1,494 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,440 (2,143 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,593 (993 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,319 (822 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,324 (4,562 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,943 (8,063 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 5,929 (3,693 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 16,811 (10,473 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,833 (18,585 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,957 (2,465 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,206 (1,374 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,416 (882 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 302,259 (188,301 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 46 (29 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 37,582 (23,412 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,221 (1,384 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,976 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria
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