- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,803 (₨1,036) | ₨528 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,598 (₨776) | ₨604 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,497 (₨538) | ₨214 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 799 (₨172) | ₨108 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,612 (₨347) | ₨121 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,056 (₨228) | ₨82 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,987 (₨644) | ₨437 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,972 (₨425) | ₨153 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 907 (₨196) | ₨40 | + 392% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 842 (₨181) | ₨314 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,940 (₨1,712) | ₨2,141 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,636 (₨353) | ₨117 | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 679 (₨146) | ₨55 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 643,786 (₨138,813) | ₨57,018 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 395,411 (₨85,259) | ₨35,866 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 98,502 (₨21,239) | ₨7,949 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 467,877 (₨100,884) | ₨44,615 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 337,578 (₨72,789) | ₨25,314 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 140,382 (₨30,269) | ₨6,795 | + 345% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,526 (₨4,641) | ₨2,652 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 282,228 (₨60,854) | ₨39,920 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 68,986 (₨14,875) | ₨11,091 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,331 (₨934) | ₨499 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,460 (₨530) | ₨947 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 40,927 (₨8,825) | ₨2,542 | + 247% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 38,820 (₨8,370) | ₨4,026 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,148 (₨11,675) | ₨6,025 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 41,115 (₨8,865) | ₨5,302 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,622,500 (₨3,152,908) | ₨1,796,100 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 652 (₨141) | ₨89 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 27,199 (₨5,865) | ₨2,526 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 249% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 249% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,037 (₨655) | ₨227 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 21,724 (₨4,684) | ₨639 | + 633% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 42,612 (₨9,188) | ₨2,133 | + 331% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,511 (₨757) | ₨444 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,347 (₨722) | ₨268 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,065 (₨661) | ₨340 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,147 (₨463) | ₨142 | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,654 (₨357) | ₨109 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,332 (₨1,581) | ₨627 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 17,193 (₨3,707) | ₨1,501 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,307 (₨1,360) | ₨1,126 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 32,945 (₨7,104) | ₨3,688 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,169 (₨6,074) | ₨3,095 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,318 (₨715) | ₨526 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 1,970 (₨425) | ₨391 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,300 (₨280) | ₨548 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 376,038 (₨81,081) | ₨54,726 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 34 (₨7) | ₨29 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 32,117 (₨6,925) | ₨3,850 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,882 (₨406) | ₨182 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan
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