Cost of living in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 9% cheaper than in Stockton, California (United States)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 7,010 ($14) | $13 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,483 ($9) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,155 ($4.16) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,082 ($2.09) | $0.81 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,013 ($3.89) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,238 ($2.39) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,523 ($7) | $4.70 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,663 ($3.21) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,127 ($2.18) | $1.35 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,110 ($2.14) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,643 ($15) | $11 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,605 ($3.10) | $2.02 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 871 ($1.68) | $2.33 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 26% cheaper than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 531,806 ($1,027) | $1,624 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 308,706 ($596) | $1,549 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,345 ($74) | $195 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 405,996 ($784) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 274,784 ($531) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 32,004 ($62) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 14,730 ($28) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 173,979 ($336) | $324 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 71,408 ($138) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,948 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,436 ($4.70) | $15 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 34,706 ($67) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,914 ($38) | $40 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,772 ($112) | $85 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,378 ($86) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,456,600 ($27,920) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 717 ($1.38) | $1.09 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,345 ($49) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₡ 8,274 ($16) | $26 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 10% more expensive than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,480 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 9,222 ($18) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 35,401 ($68) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,697 ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,072 ($5.93) | $3.91 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,691 ($7) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,454 ($2.81) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,036 ($3.93) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,246 ($16) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) is 7% cheaper than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,536 ($32) | $45 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,866 ($13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,261 ($29) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,075 ($64) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,076 ($10) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,832 ($7) | $5.96 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,506 ($2.91) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 334,563 ($646) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 42 ($0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 38,432 ($74) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,623 ($5.07) | $9 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 808 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2024.
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