Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 79% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil)
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| Food | + 187% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 187% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,010 (R$ 75) | R$ 20 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,483 (R$ 48) | R$ 24 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,155 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,082 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.04 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,013 (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,238 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,523 (R$ 38) | R$ 14 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,663 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,127 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.39 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,110 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.60 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,643 (R$ 82) | R$ 25 | + 232% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,605 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 871 (R$ 9) | R$ 1.49 | + 530% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 47% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 531,806 (R$ 5,716) | R$ 3,589 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 308,706 (R$ 3,318) | R$ 1,502 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,345 (R$ 412) | R$ 881 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 405,996 (R$ 4,364) | R$ 2,928 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 274,784 (R$ 2,953) | R$ 1,327 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 32,004 (R$ 344) | R$ 550 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 14,730 (R$ 158) | R$ 80 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 173,979 (R$ 1,870) | R$ 1,650 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 71,408 (R$ 767) | R$ 487 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,948 (R$ 42) | R$ 12 | + 256% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,436 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 44% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 34,706 (R$ 373) | R$ 399 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,914 (R$ 214) | R$ 113 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,772 (R$ 621) | R$ 430 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,378 (R$ 477) | R$ 221 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 34% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,456,600 (R$ 155,379) | R$ 74,816 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 717 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.46 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,345 (R$ 272) | R$ 237 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 8,274 (R$ 89) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 239% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 239% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,480 (R$ 37) | R$ 8 | + 365% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 9,222 (R$ 99) | R$ 28 | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 35,401 (R$ 380) | R$ 120 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,697 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,072 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,691 (R$ 40) | R$ 10 | + 305% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,454 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.08 | + 283% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,036 (R$ 22) | R$ 3.76 | + 482% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,246 (R$ 89) | R$ 18 | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 107% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,536 (R$ 178) | R$ 75 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,866 (R$ 74) | R$ 53 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,261 (R$ 164) | R$ 200 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,075 (R$ 355) | R$ 183 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,076 (R$ 55) | R$ 24 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,832 (R$ 41) | R$ 8 | + 421% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,506 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 334,563 (R$ 3,596) | R$ 200 | + 1698% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 42 (R$ 0.46) | R$ 1.00 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 38,432 (R$ 413) | R$ 74 | + 455% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,623 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 230% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 805 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
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