Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 91% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,384 (ARS $654) | ARS $445 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,087 (ARS $496) | ARS $323 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,818 (ARS $221) | ARS $119 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 840 (ARS $102) | ARS $57 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,730 (ARS $210) | ARS $100 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,008 (ARS $122) | ARS $62 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,485 (ARS $302) | ARS $234 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,928 (ARS $234) | ARS $68 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,044 (ARS $127) | ARS $36 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 914 (ARS $111) | ARS $65 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,500 (ARS $1,154) | ARS $230 | + 401% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,472 (ARS $179) | ARS $115 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 696 (ARS $84) | ARS $35 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 106% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 666,961 (ARS $80,994) | ARS $28,828 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 343,304 (ARS $41,690) | ARS $19,051 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,645 (ARS $4,693) | ARS $3,827 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 440,076 (ARS $53,441) | ARS $20,077 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 232,956 (ARS $28,289) | ARS $13,437 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 27,799 (ARS $3,376) | ARS $2,908 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,116 (ARS $2,200) | ARS $1,254 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 238,042 (ARS $28,907) | ARS $22,253 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 79,612 (ARS $9,668) | ARS $9,056 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,093 (ARS $497) | ARS $302 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,471 (ARS $300) | ARS $197 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 53% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,202 (ARS $4,639) | ARS $2,910 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,055 (ARS $2,921) | ARS $1,942 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 58,200 (ARS $7,068) | ARS $4,505 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 50,679 (ARS $6,154) | ARS $4,054 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 61% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 13,334,000 (ARS $1,619,239) | ARS $1,228,840 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 648 (ARS $79) | ARS $56 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,099 (ARS $2,805) | ARS $1,270 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 152% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,435 (ARS $417) | ARS $244 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,535 (ARS $1,279) | ARS $462 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 38,732 (ARS $4,703) | ARS $930 | + 406% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,907 (ARS $353) | ARS $239 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,913 (ARS $354) | ARS $129 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,468 (ARS $421) | ARS $195 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,619 (ARS $197) | ARS $98 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,512 (ARS $184) | ARS $112 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,491 (ARS $788) | ARS $399 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 46% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,738 (ARS $1,911) | ARS $957 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,493 (ARS $788) | ARS $551 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 22,531 (ARS $2,736) | ARS $1,768 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 27,380 (ARS $3,325) | ARS $1,608 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,248 (ARS $516) | ARS $296 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,031 (ARS $247) | ARS $136 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,657 (ARS $201) | ARS $129 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 314,827 (ARS $38,232) | ARS $40,775 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 (ARS $5.49) | ARS $11 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 41,085 (ARS $4,989) | ARS $1,710 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,117 (ARS $257) | ARS $127 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 81% more expensive than in Argentina
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