Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 8,533 (ARS $2,047) | ARS $1,969 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,265 (ARS $1,023) | ARS $1,254 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,751 (ARS $660) | ARS $450 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 843 (ARS $202) | ARS $168 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,027 (ARS $486) | ARS $337 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,073 (ARS $257) | ARS $232 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,359 (ARS $566) | ARS $650 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,366 (ARS $568) | ARS $259 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,161 (ARS $278) | ARS $115 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 955 (ARS $229) | ARS $216 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,169 (ARS $1,960) | ARS $861 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,708 (ARS $410) | ARS $328 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 826 (ARS $198) | ARS $103 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 53% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 609,406 (ARS $146,191) | ARS $99,055 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 316,358 (ARS $75,891) | ARS $61,094 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 43,894 (ARS $10,530) | ARS $7,751 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 465,454 (ARS $111,658) | ARS $71,645 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 254,775 (ARS $61,118) | ARS $40,502 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 37,632 (ARS $9,027) | ARS $5,487 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 22,169 (ARS $5,318) | ARS $2,515 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 236,357 (ARS $56,700) | ARS $63,754 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 97,438 (ARS $23,374) | ARS $34,436 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,058 (ARS $1,213) | ARS $871 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 3,157 (ARS $757) | ARS $554 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 36% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 30,189 (ARS $7,242) | ARS $13,234 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,153 (ARS $5,794) | ARS $8,316 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 62,669 (ARS $15,034) | ARS $23,218 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 49,989 (ARS $11,992) | ARS $18,966 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 54% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 17,478,300 (ARS $4,192,872) | ARS $4,210,590 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 912 (ARS $219) | ARS $154 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 37,021 (ARS $8,881) | ARS $3,870 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 87% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 4,440 (ARS $1,065) | ARS $773 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,837 (ARS $2,600) | ARS $1,153 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 37,809 (ARS $9,070) | ARS $2,389 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 4,151 (ARS $996) | ARS $595 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,936 (ARS $704) | ARS $415 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,828 (ARS $918) | ARS $458 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,644 (ARS $394) | ARS $326 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,674 (ARS $402) | ARS $275 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,858 (ARS $1,885) | ARS $1,374 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,444 (ARS $3,945) | ARS $3,306 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,809 (ARS $1,633) | ARS $1,572 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 35,660 (ARS $8,555) | ARS $5,078 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 31,973 (ARS $7,670) | ARS $5,393 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,923 (ARS $1,181) | ARS $1,028 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,780 (ARS $667) | ARS $457 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,512 (ARS $363) | ARS $397 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 587,511 (ARS $140,938) | ARS $107,438 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 69 (ARS $17) | ARS $32 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 39,649 (ARS $9,511) | ARS $4,862 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,634 (ARS $632) | ARS $408 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,735 prices entered by 1,156 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 36% more expensive than in Argentina
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