Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 30% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 24% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,016 ($14) | $22 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,560 ($9) | $11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,167 ($4.27) | $4.35 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,090 ($2.15) | $0.90 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,851 ($3.65) | $3.82 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,215 ($2.39) | $3.73 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,484 ($7) | $5.52 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,691 ($3.33) | $3.64 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,164 ($2.29) | $1.62 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,035 ($2.04) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,706 ($15) | $18 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,622 ($3.19) | $2.83 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 880 ($1.73) | $1.65 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 53% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 543,192 ($1,070) | $2,449 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 331,075 ($652) | $1,797 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 43,479 ($86) | $276 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 448,070 ($882) | $1,445 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 248,180 ($489) | $1,138 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 31,277 ($62) | $142 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 16,985 ($33) | $57 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 164,209 ($323) | $277 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 67,263 ($132) | $150 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,155 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,650 ($5.22) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 11% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 27,794 ($55) | $52 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,660 ($39) | $50 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,162 ($115) | $90 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,351 ($87) | $108 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 4% more expensive than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,347,400 ($32,194) | $27,040 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 716 ($1.41) | $0.85 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 26,133 ($51) | $57 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 8,169 ($16) | $14 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 9% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,284 ($6) | $8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 9,222 ($18) | $29 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 34,668 ($68) | $98 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,318 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,072 ($6) | $3.23 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,691 ($7) | $5.87 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,454 ($2.86) | $4.33 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,036 ($4.01) | $1.91 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 9,277 ($18) | $21 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 47% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,536 ($33) | $50 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,866 ($14) | $27 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,261 ($30) | $325 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 34,354 ($68) | $76 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,454 ($11) | $11 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,345 ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,359 ($2.68) | $5.26 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 334,563 ($659) | $416 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 39 ($0.08) | $0.75 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 38,402 ($76) | $41 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,623 ($5.17) | $8 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 819 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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