Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,580 (₨4,009) | ₨972 | + 312% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,678 (₨2,474) | ₨1,004 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,431 (₨1,285) | ₨365 | + 252% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 986 (₨521) | ₨175 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,161 (₨1,143) | ₨282 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,206 (₨638) | ₨255 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,002 (₨1,588) | ₨1,139 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,980 (₨1,047) | ₨290 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,246 (₨659) | ₨117 | + 463% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 898 (₨475) | ₨549 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,246 (₨4,361) | ₨2,784 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,614 (₨854) | ₨289 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 883 (₨467) | ₨191 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 587,935 (₨310,931) | ₨115,670 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 319,371 (₨168,900) | ₨70,950 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 33,405 (₨17,666) | ₨25,995 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 410,086 (₨216,875) | ₨59,502 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 245,106 (₨129,625) | ₨50,821 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 26,184 (₨13,848) | ₨20,152 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,583 (₨8,241) | ₨2,097 | + 293% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 248,490 (₨131,414) | ₨71,636 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 66,647 (₨35,247) | ₨23,262 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,570 (₨2,946) | ₨1,718 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,566 (₨1,357) | ₨1,977 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 39,120 (₨20,689) | ₨3,426 | + 504% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 22,318 (₨11,803) | ₨6,254 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,164 (₨30,231) | ₨13,199 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 36,902 (₨19,516) | ₨8,569 | + 128% | |
| 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 | ₡ 16,942,700 (₨8,960,185) | ₨4,456,060 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 871 (₨461) | ₨270 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 29,044 (₨15,360) | ₨4,626 | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,872 (₨2,048) | ₨1,015 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,044 (₨5,841) | ₨1,391 | + 320% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,334 (₨18,158) | ₨3,667 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,038 (₨1,606) | ₨521 | + 208% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (₨1,566) | ₨922 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,612 (₨1,910) | ₨736 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,689 (₨893) | ₨249 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,583 (₨837) | ₨242 | + 246% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,277 (₨4,377) | ₨860 | + 409% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Costa Rica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,544 (₨6,634) | ₨3,545 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,794 (₨3,593) | ₨2,089 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 16,000 (₨8,462) | ₨2,959 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 31,121 (₨16,459) | ₨7,109 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,318 (₨2,813) | ₨880 | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,953 (₨1,562) | ₨669 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,378 (₨729) | ₨659 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 435,667 (₨230,403) | ₨119,622 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 (₨24) | ₨3.79 | + 522% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,285 (₨17,074) | ₨3,764 | + 354% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,530 (₨1,338) | ₨415 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,548 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.529
PKR
/
CRC
*
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Angola is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 395% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 240% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 257% more expensive than in Pakistan