Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 24% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 8% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,948 (AU$21) | AU$24 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,503 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,167 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,102 (AU$3.35) | AU$1.67 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,851 (AU$5.62) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,215 (AU$3.69) | AU$4.54 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,484 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,691 (AU$5.14) | AU$4.80 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,164 (AU$3.54) | AU$3.32 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,035 (AU$3.14) | AU$6 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,706 (AU$23) | AU$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,622 (AU$4.93) | AU$3.10 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 880 (AU$2.67) | AU$2.76 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 48% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 541,993 (AU$1,646) | AU$3,193 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 317,253 (AU$964) | AU$2,168 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 41,915 (AU$127) | AU$267 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 431,968 (AU$1,312) | AU$2,398 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 243,969 (AU$741) | AU$1,749 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 41,769 (AU$127) | AU$207 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,330 (AU$47) | AU$55 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 164,209 (AU$499) | AU$469 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 67,263 (AU$204) | AU$271 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,155 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,650 (AU$8) | AU$42 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 21% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 27,794 (AU$84) | AU$112 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,660 (AU$60) | AU$86 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,162 (AU$177) | AU$168 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,351 (AU$135) | AU$128 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 10% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,347,400 (AU$49,655) | AU$31,916 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 716 (AU$2.17) | AU$1.88 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 26,133 (AU$79) | AU$109 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 8,168 (AU$25) | AU$23 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 52% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,284 (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 9,222 (AU$28) | AU$20 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,668 (AU$105) | AU$76 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,318 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,072 (AU$9) | AU$4.10 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,691 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,454 (AU$4.42) | AU$3.59 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,036 (AU$6) | AU$2.99 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 9,277 (AU$28) | AU$34 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 40% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,536 (AU$50) | AU$70 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,866 (AU$21) | AU$33 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,261 (AU$46) | AU$175 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 34,354 (AU$104) | AU$88 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,454 (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,345 (AU$10) | AU$4.77 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,359 (AU$4.13) | AU$9 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 334,563 (AU$1,016) | AU$738 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 39 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.90 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 38,402 (AU$117) | AU$67 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,623 (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 772 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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