Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,005 (₨2,094) | ₨519 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,388 (₨1,312) | ₨705 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,276 (₨680) | ₨224 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 842 (₨252) | ₨118 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,629 (₨487) | ₨165 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 986 (₨295) | ₨102 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,306 (₨988) | ₨710 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,101 (₨628) | ₨221 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,166 (₨348) | ₨51 | + 582% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 857 (₨256) | ₨220 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,955 (₨2,677) | ₨2,141 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,683 (₨503) | ₨167 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 789 (₨236) | ₨77 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 508,530 (₨152,034) | ₨65,360 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 307,245 (₨91,857) | ₨44,450 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 55,735 (₨16,663) | ₨14,918 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 402,257 (₨120,262) | ₨47,849 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 257,301 (₨76,925) | ₨35,800 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 37,529 (₨11,220) | ₨10,123 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 20,592 (₨6,156) | ₨2,270 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 183,169 (₨54,762) | ₨53,975 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 69,311 (₨20,722) | ₨18,356 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,382 (₨1,609) | ₨851 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,940 (₨879) | ₨797 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 36,876 (₨11,025) | ₨4,868 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 27,404 (₨8,193) | ₨7,670 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 63,383 (₨18,950) | ₨17,357 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 56,836 (₨16,992) | ₨8,106 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,980,200 (₨4,777,574) | ₨5,697,890 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 763 (₨228) | ₨146 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 34,083 (₨10,190) | ₨4,073 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,292 (₨984) | ₨237 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 12,653 (₨3,783) | ₨572 | + 562% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,150 (₨10,808) | ₨1,768 | + 511% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,449 (₨1,031) | ₨1,267 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,195 (₨955) | ₨575 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,865 (₨1,156) | ₨371 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,653 (₨494) | ₨352 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,537 (₨459) | ₨116 | + 295% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,301 (₨2,183) | ₨681 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 13,586 (₨4,062) | ₨2,016 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,187 (₨2,149) | ₨1,908 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,378 (₨4,598) | ₨2,708 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,954 (₨8,955) | ₨4,907 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,396 (₨1,314) | ₨1,025 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,524 (₨755) | ₨469 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,287 (₨385) | ₨513 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 465,977 (₨139,312) | ₨107,118 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 43 (₨13) | ₨4.02 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 35,740 (₨10,685) | ₨4,729 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,406 (₨719) | ₨238 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan
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