Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 15% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,663 (CH$11,728) | CH$16,512 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,651 (CH$8,186) | CH$7,481 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,056 (CH$3,619) | CH$2,585 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,072 (CH$1,887) | CH$1,172 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,886 (CH$3,320) | CH$3,512 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,238 (CH$2,179) | CH$1,756 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,523 (CH$6,201) | CH$5,837 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,663 (CH$2,928) | CH$1,592 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,127 (CH$1,984) | CH$1,580 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,058 (CH$1,863) | CH$1,227 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 7,643 (CH$13,453) | CH$6,534 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,605 (CH$2,824) | CH$2,164 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 862 (CH$1,517) | CH$730 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 7% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 554,625 (CH$976,210) | CH$984,996 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 302,309 (CH$532,102) | CH$626,220 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 39,807 (CH$70,066) | CH$79,612 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 393,998 (CH$693,486) | CH$578,532 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 274,784 (CH$483,654) | CH$392,185 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 32,004 (CH$56,331) | CH$50,868 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 14,891 (CH$26,210) | CH$15,750 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 173,979 (CH$306,225) | CH$236,171 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 71,408 (CH$125,686) | CH$83,687 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 3,640 (CH$6,407) | CH$8,610 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,436 (CH$4,287) | CH$8,507 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 31% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 34,706 (CH$61,086) | CH$43,237 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 19,914 (CH$35,051) | CH$27,384 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,772 (CH$101,687) | CH$66,980 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 44,378 (CH$78,110) | CH$77,460 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 11% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 14,456,600 (CH$25,445,428) | CH$15,876,600 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 715 (CH$1,259) | CH$1,334 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 25,127 (CH$44,227) | CH$41,935 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 36% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,650 (CH$6,424) | CH$3,194 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,605 (CH$15,145) | CH$11,504 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 35,401 (CH$62,310) | CH$43,580 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,926 (CH$6,910) | CH$5,345 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,224 (CH$5,674) | CH$4,018 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,584 (CH$6,308) | CH$4,140 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,401 (CH$2,466) | CH$2,255 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,036 (CH$3,583) | CH$2,592 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 8,754 (CH$15,408) | CH$17,281 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 16,536 (CH$29,105) | CH$33,272 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,866 (CH$12,084) | CH$10,933 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 15,181 (CH$26,720) | CH$32,765 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,075 (CH$58,217) | CH$49,973 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,076 (CH$8,934) | CH$8,145 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 3,832 (CH$6,745) | CH$4,237 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,506 (CH$2,650) | CH$3,462 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 334,563 (CH$588,873) | CH$554,578 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 40 (CH$70) | CH$107 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 35,159 (CH$61,884) | CH$52,981 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,793 (CH$4,916) | CH$4,940 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 12% more expensive than in Chile
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