Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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Madrid | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₡ 8,819) | ₡ 7,179 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 5,064) | ₡ 4,244 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (₡ 2,091) | ₡ 2,104 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (₡ 586) | ₡ 1,033 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (₡ 1,730) | ₡ 2,009 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (₡ 1,321) | ₡ 1,170 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 3,847) | ₡ 2,832 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (₡ 1,257) | ₡ 1,735 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (₡ 768) | ₡ 961 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (₡ 642) | ₡ 972 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 3,737) | ₡ 9,064 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (₡ 1,158) | ₡ 1,602 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (₡ 658) | ₡ 887 | - 26% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 72% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,859 (₡ 1,028,870) | ₡ 589,206 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,233 (₡ 682,443) | ₡ 339,942 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (₡ 67,048) | ₡ 36,687 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (₡ 655,369) | ₡ 378,343 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (₡ 460,689) | ₡ 224,652 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (₡ 45,049) | ₡ 21,419 | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₡ 15,196) | ₡ 13,402 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (₡ 187,738) | ₡ 192,502 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₡ 50,071) | ₡ 66,080 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₡ 5,198) | ₡ 4,562 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₡ 6,841) | ₡ 2,235 | + 206% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (₡ 39,546) | ₡ 40,515 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₡ 16,402) | ₡ 19,656 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₡ 44,573) | ₡ 54,687 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (₡ 47,287) | ₡ 47,659 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,404 (₡ 15,722,710) | ₡ 14,778,300 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (₡ 915) | ₡ 703 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₡ 21,238) | ₡ 23,869 | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (₡ 8,007) | ₡ 7,764 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₡ 5,104) | ₡ 3,485 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₡ 5,424) | ₡ 9,105 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (₡ 36,767) | ₡ 34,202 | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (₡ 2,149) | ₡ 4,063 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (₡ 1,482) | ₡ 2,666 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (₡ 1,718) | ₡ 3,626 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (₡ 1,077) | ₡ 1,444 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (₡ 1,171) | ₡ 1,847 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₡ 12,292) | ₡ 7,136 | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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Madrid | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (₡ 24,308) | ₡ 13,943 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₡ 10,358) | ₡ 6,915 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (₡ 41,717) | ₡ 14,072 | + 196% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₡ 33,360) | ₡ 30,385 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (₡ 7,590) | ₡ 4,248 | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (₡ 1,405) | ₡ 3,270 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (₡ 2,209) | ₡ 1,607 | + 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €602 (₡ 333,399) | ₡ 347,355 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₡ 122) | ₡ 44 | + 175% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (₡ 27,922) | ₡ 34,947 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (₡ 2,983) | ₡ 2,707 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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