- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,803 (2,819 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,598 (2,112 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,497 (1,465 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 799 (469 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,612 (946 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,056 (620 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,987 (1,753 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,972 (1,157 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 907 (532 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 842 (494 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,940 (4,659 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,636 (960 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 679 (398 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 643,786 (377,789 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 395,411 (232,037 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 98,502 (57,803 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 467,877 (274,561 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 337,578 (198,099 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (82,379 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 411% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,526 (12,632 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 282,228 (165,618 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 68,986 (40,482 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,331 (2,541 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,460 (1,444 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 40,927 (24,017 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 38,820 (22,780 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,148 (31,775 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 41,115 (24,127 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 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 | ₡ 14,622,500 (8,580,829 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 652 (383 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 27,199 (15,961 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,037 (1,782 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 21,724 (12,748 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 559% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 42,612 (25,006 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,511 (2,061 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,347 (1,964 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,065 (1,798 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,147 (1,260 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,654 (970 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,332 (4,302 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 17,193 (10,089 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,307 (3,701 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 32,945 (19,333 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,169 (16,530 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,318 (1,947 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,970 (1,156 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,300 (763 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 376,038 (220,668 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 34 (20 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,117 (18,847 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,882 (1,104 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria
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