Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,864 (₨1,494) | ₨477 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,943 (₨1,005) | ₨617 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,819 (₨463) | ₨253 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 840 (₨214) | ₨112 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,706 (₨435) | ₨147 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,067 (₨272) | ₨86 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,758 (₨703) | ₨736 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,965 (₨501) | ₨147 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 959 (₨244) | ₨52 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,054 (₨269) | ₨285 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,433 (₨2,403) | ₨1,607 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,531 (₨390) | ₨134 | + 191% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 735 (₨187) | ₨80 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 566,613 (₨144,372) | ₨65,208 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 278,738 (₨71,022) | ₨40,062 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 37,389 (₨9,527) | ₨11,662 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 465,082 (₨118,502) | ₨44,902 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 229,175 (₨58,394) | ₨32,659 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 24,475 (₨6,236) | ₨8,932 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,436 (₨3,933) | ₨2,577 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 188,597 (₨48,054) | ₨44,480 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,903 (₨14,754) | ₨20,812 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,422 (₨1,127) | ₨667 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,275 (₨580) | ₨518 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 35,853 (₨9,135) | ₨3,054 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,140 (₨5,132) | ₨5,408 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 51,359 (₨13,086) | ₨8,399 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 46,668 (₨11,891) | ₨5,912 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,655,100 (₨2,969,708) | ₨2,463,580 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 588 (₨150) | ₨107 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,064 (₨5,877) | ₨2,108 | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 4,978 (₨1,268) | ₨260 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 6,819 (₨1,737) | ₨616 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 44,377 (₨11,307) | ₨1,831 | + 518% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,034 (₨773) | ₨463 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,399 (₨611) | ₨350 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,440 (₨877) | ₨441 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,593 (₨406) | ₨189 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,319 (₨336) | ₨169 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,324 (₨1,866) | ₨480 | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,943 (₨3,298) | ₨1,790 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 5,929 (₨1,511) | ₨1,454 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 16,811 (₨4,283) | ₨2,679 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,833 (₨7,601) | ₨3,680 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,957 (₨1,008) | ₨850 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,206 (₨562) | ₨437 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,416 (₨361) | ₨448 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 302,259 (₨77,015) | ₨58,894 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 46 (₨12) | ₨39 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 37,582 (₨9,576) | ₨4,106 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,221 (₨566) | ₨267 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,035 prices entered by 578 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan
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