Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,696 (₨3,599) | ₨733 | + 391% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,528 (₨2,433) | ₨1,127 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,022 (₨1,086) | ₨522 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,079 (₨580) | ₨208 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,063 (₨1,109) | ₨321 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,238 (₨665) | ₨151 | + 339% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,523 (₨1,894) | ₨1,085 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,663 (₨894) | ₨315 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,127 (₨606) | ₨92 | + 560% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,109 (₨596) | ₨631 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,643 (₨4,108) | ₨2,419 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,605 (₨862) | ₨254 | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 862 (₨463) | ₨145 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 531,806 (₨285,818) | ₨148,435 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 302,309 (₨162,475) | ₨80,959 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,345 (₨20,609) | ₨28,403 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 405,996 (₨218,202) | ₨78,848 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 274,784 (₨147,682) | ₨49,088 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 32,004 (₨17,200) | ₨20,612 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 14,730 (₨7,916) | ₨2,378 | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 173,979 (₨93,505) | ₨66,138 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 71,408 (₨38,378) | ₨30,635 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,640 (₨1,956) | ₨1,334 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,441 (₨1,312) | ₨2,564 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 34,706 (₨18,652) | ₨3,990 | + 367% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,914 (₨10,703) | ₨9,761 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,772 (₨31,050) | ₨15,603 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,378 (₨23,851) | ₨10,887 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,456,600 (₨7,769,664) | ₨4,397,740 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 717 (₨385) | ₨285 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,345 (₨13,622) | ₨3,201 | + 326% | |
| Personal Care | + 277% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 277% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,650 (₨1,962) | ₨266 | + 636% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,605 (₨4,625) | ₨697 | + 564% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 35,401 (₨19,026) | ₨3,732 | + 410% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,926 (₨2,110) | ₨812 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,224 (₨1,732) | ₨616 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,584 (₨1,926) | ₨589 | + 227% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,401 (₨753) | ₨379 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,036 (₨1,094) | ₨260 | + 321% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,754 (₨4,705) | ₨697 | + 575% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 24% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,536 (₨8,887) | ₨3,554 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,866 (₨3,690) | ₨1,717 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,181 (₨8,159) | ₨6,844 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,075 (₨17,776) | ₨7,013 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,076 (₨2,728) | ₨2,877 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,299 (₨1,773) | ₨562 | + 215% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,506 (₨809) | ₨912 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 334,563 (₨179,810) | ₨70,829 | + 154% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 41 (₨22) | ₨255 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 37,103 (₨19,941) | ₨4,288 | + 365% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,793 (₨1,501) | ₨448 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,981 prices entered by 411 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan
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