- Cost of Living
- Costa Rica
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 4,693 (₨1,091) | ₨557 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₡ 3,592 (₨835) | ₨619 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,338 (₨543) | ₨219 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 771 (₨179) | ₨108 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,657 (₨385) | ₨122 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,075 (₨250) | ₨79 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,842 (₨660) | ₨613 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,882 (₨437) | ₨156 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 904 (₨210) | ₨39 | + 433% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 905 (₨210) | ₨283 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,142 (₨2,124) | ₨2,980 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₡ 1,729 (₨402) | ₨116 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 697 (₨162) | ₨57 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 697,786 (₨162,138) | ₨56,589 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₡ 357,941 (₨83,171) | ₨35,418 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 94,864 (₨22,043) | ₨8,319 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₡ 508,341 (₨118,118) | ₨46,212 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₡ 360,981 (₨83,878) | ₨29,470 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₡ 30,626 (₨7,116) | ₨6,959 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₡ 21,553 (₨5,008) | ₨2,729 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₡ 266,831 (₨62,001) | ₨41,526 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 91,427 (₨21,244) | ₨11,677 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,095 (₨952) | ₨499 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,472 (₨574) | ₨1,031 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,114 (₨8,856) | ₨2,663 | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₡ 37,348 (₨8,678) | ₨4,551 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 56,975 (₨13,239) | ₨6,644 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 45,719 (₨10,623) | ₨6,006 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,966,200 (₨3,477,551) | ₨2,115,150 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 661 (₨154) | ₨92 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 28,319 (₨6,580) | ₨2,561 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 247% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,282 (₨763) | ₨241 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 24,979 (₨5,804) | ₨748 | + 675% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 41,388 (₨9,617) | ₨2,396 | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₡ 3,516 (₨817) | ₨445 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,498 (₨813) | ₨320 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,481 (₨809) | ₨365 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 2,196 (₨510) | ₨158 | + 222% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,518 (₨353) | ₨112 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,937 (₨1,612) | ₨589 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 18,515 (₨4,302) | ₨1,589 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,610 (₨1,536) | ₨1,181 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 33,238 (₨7,723) | ₨3,978 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 30,780 (₨7,152) | ₨3,176 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,728 (₨866) | ₨1,228 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,094 (₨487) | ₨389 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,493 (₨347) | ₨548 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₡ 337,985 (₨78,534) | ₨57,145 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 36 (₨8) | ₨52 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 29,901 (₨6,948) | ₨3,979 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 1,980 (₨460) | ₨281 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan
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