Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 49% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 8,247 (28KM) | 20KM | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 5,107 (17KM) | 12KM | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,307 (8KM) | 5.50KM | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 984 (3.31KM) | 2.02KM | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,016 (7KM) | 5.25KM | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,153 (3.87KM) | 4.44KM | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 4,180 (14KM) | 13KM | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,429 (8KM) | 2.02KM | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,191 (4.00KM) | 1.91KM | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 900 (3.02KM) | 1.90KM | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,475 (28KM) | 27KM | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,649 (5.54KM) | 2.69KM | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 919 (3.09KM) | 1.44KM | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 46% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 592,020 (1,989KM) | 1,404KM | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 300,344 (1,009KM) | 788KM | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,035 (128KM) | 342KM | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 402,494 (1,352KM) | 587KM | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 232,028 (780KM) | 556KM | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 29,406 (99KM) | 190KM | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 17,100 (57KM) | 29KM | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 250,782 (843KM) | 381KM | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 70,487 (237KM) | 241KM | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 12,281 (41KM) | 17KM | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,755 (9KM) | 8KM | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 18% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,857 (131KM) | 150KM | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 23,998 (81KM) | 99KM | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 55,702 (187KM) | 189KM | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 36,902 (124KM) | 203KM | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 45% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 16,283,000 (54,713KM) | 37,000KM | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 905 (3.04KM) | 3.19KM | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 30,682 (103KM) | 58KM | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 66% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,872 (13KM) | 24KM | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,044 (37KM) | 18KM | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,487 (123KM) | 50KM | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,038 (10KM) | 8KM | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (10KM) | 7KM | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,612 (12KM) | 4.00KM | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,689 (5.67KM) | 2.00KM | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,551 (5.21KM) | 3.00KM | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,509 (25KM) | 15KM | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Costa Rica | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 11,094 (37KM) | 40KM | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,850 (23KM) | 16KM | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 16,000 (54KM) | 40KM | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,546 (113KM) | 78KM | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,541 (15KM) | 13KM | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,531 (9KM) | 4.09KM | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,355 (4.55KM) | 5.10KM | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 403,893 (1,357KM) | 924KM | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 (0.15KM) | 0.80KM | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 33,420 (112KM) | 61KM | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,530 (9KM) | 6KM | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00336
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 991 prices entered by 111 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 33% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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