Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 109% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 186% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 186% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,871 (R$ 76) | R$ 23 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,854 (R$ 47) | R$ 24 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,307 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 968 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.32 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,016 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,153 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.78 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,061 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,429 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.81 | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,191 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.32 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 900 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.81 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,475 (R$ 82) | R$ 29 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,649 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.17 | + 210% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 919 (R$ 9) | R$ 2.63 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 144% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 592,020 (R$ 5,751) | R$ 2,257 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 300,344 (R$ 2,918) | R$ 1,553 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,035 (R$ 369) | R$ 200 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 402,494 (R$ 3,910) | R$ 1,448 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 232,028 (R$ 2,254) | R$ 827 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 29,406 (R$ 286) | R$ 204 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 17,100 (R$ 166) | R$ 76 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 250,782 (R$ 2,436) | R$ 1,643 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 65,515 (R$ 636) | R$ 383 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 10,228 (R$ 99) | R$ 14 | + 632% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,755 (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 63% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,857 (R$ 377) | R$ 165 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 23,998 (R$ 233) | R$ 162 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 55,702 (R$ 541) | R$ 306 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 36,902 (R$ 358) | R$ 230 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 94% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,283,000 (R$ 158,177) | R$ 70,857 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 889 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 30,682 (R$ 298) | R$ 139 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 8,033 (R$ 78) | R$ 42 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 144% more expensive than in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Novo Hamburgo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,885 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,693 (R$ 104) | R$ 43 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,487 (R$ 354) | R$ 193 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,378 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,549 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 167% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,693 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.60 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,551 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.10 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,509 (R$ 73) | R$ 34 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 42% 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 | ₡ 11,094 (R$ 108) | R$ 76 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,850 (R$ 67) | R$ 44 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,323 (R$ 149) | R$ 192 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,546 (R$ 326) | R$ 164 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,541 (R$ 44) | R$ 16 | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,531 (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 293% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,355 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 411,708 (R$ 3,999) | R$ 3,463 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 43 (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 33,420 (R$ 325) | R$ 99 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,382 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 215% | |
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TOTAL | + 109% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 817 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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