Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 94% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Novo Hamburgo or in San Jose, Costa Rica? You can help!
Improve the prices for Novo Hamburgo! Improve the prices for San Jose, Costa Rica!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 899 prices entered by 100 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 152% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,010 (R$ 74) | R$ 24 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,483 (R$ 47) | R$ 32 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,155 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,082 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.89 | + 194% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,013 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,238 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.88 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,523 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,663 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.52 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,127 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.01 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,110 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.26 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,643 (R$ 81) | R$ 34 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,605 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 871 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.36 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 100% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 531,806 (R$ 5,622) | R$ 2,748 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 308,706 (R$ 3,263) | R$ 1,616 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,345 (R$ 405) | R$ 389 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 405,996 (R$ 4,292) | R$ 1,661 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 274,784 (R$ 2,905) | R$ 1,092 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 32,004 (R$ 338) | R$ 232 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 14,730 (R$ 156) | R$ 88 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 173,979 (R$ 1,839) | R$ 1,642 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 71,408 (R$ 755) | R$ 445 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,948 (R$ 42) | R$ 18 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,436 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 70% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 34,706 (R$ 367) | R$ 141 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,914 (R$ 211) | R$ 159 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,772 (R$ 611) | R$ 310 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,378 (R$ 469) | R$ 226 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 78% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,456,600 (R$ 152,817) | R$ 75,281 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 717 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.67 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,345 (R$ 268) | R$ 148 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 8,273 (R$ 87) | R$ 42 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 148% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,480 (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 9,222 (R$ 97) | R$ 42 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 35,401 (R$ 374) | R$ 200 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,697 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,072 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,691 (R$ 39) | R$ 13 | + 202% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,454 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,036 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.11 | + 321% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,246 (R$ 87) | R$ 34 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 47% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,536 (R$ 175) | R$ 98 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,866 (R$ 73) | R$ 51 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,261 (R$ 161) | R$ 226 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,075 (R$ 350) | R$ 176 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,076 (R$ 54) | R$ 20 | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,832 (R$ 41) | R$ 8 | + 404% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,506 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 334,563 (R$ 3,537) | R$ 3,450 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 42 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.00 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 38,432 (R$ 406) | R$ 117 | + 248% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,623 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 270% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 94% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 899 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.01057
BRL
/
CRC
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Jerusalem is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Cost of living in Lima is 12% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Beirut is 81% cheaper than in Omsk
- Cost of living in Mendoza is 24% cheaper than in Port-au-Prince
- Cost of living in Mendoza is 10% more expensive than in Omsk
- Cost of living in San Juan, Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Omsk
- Cost of living in Panama City is 37% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Paris is 31% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Riyadh is 23% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in London is 5% cheaper than in New York City
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least R$ 16,285 (₡ 1,540,611) in San Jose, Costa Rica to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 8,400 in Novo Hamburgo.
Do you live in Novo Hamburgo? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Georgetown (Guyana)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bauru (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Miami, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cleveland, Ohio (United States)
Prices recently added
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Tucumán costs ARS $500,000 (16 minutes ago)
- Utilities, monthly for 2 people in 900 sqft in Chicago, Illinois costs $229 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in San Juan, Puerto Rico costs $0.90 (about 5 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Niterói costs R$ 6 (about 5 hours ago)
- Hourly rate for babysitter services in Managua costs 150 C$ (about 6 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Edmonton costs C$1,621 (about 6 hours ago)