Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Chile
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Costa Rica is 34% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,530 (CH$12,310) | CH$15,606 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 4,526 (CH$8,533) | CH$7,214 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,042 (CH$3,850) | CH$2,682 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 1,114 (CH$2,100) | CH$1,160 | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,008 (CH$3,786) | CH$3,589 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,313 (CH$2,475) | CH$1,469 | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,853 (CH$7,263) | CH$5,578 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,674 (CH$3,156) | CH$1,611 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,405 (CH$2,648) | CH$1,457 | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,100 (CH$2,074) | CH$1,208 | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 10,137 (CH$19,110) | CH$6,249 | + 206% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,616 (CH$3,047) | CH$2,197 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 880 (CH$1,659) | CH$689 | + 141% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Costa Rica is 17% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 541,483 (CH$1,020,801) | CH$1,039,730 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 328,747 (CH$619,752) | CH$650,846 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 42,557 (CH$80,228) | CH$85,651 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 443,576 (CH$836,228) | CH$597,617 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 255,859 (CH$482,344) | CH$419,977 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 31,035 (CH$58,507) | CH$56,165 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 17,580 (CH$33,142) | CH$15,232 | + 118% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₡ 220,167 (CH$415,058) | CH$252,013 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 75,509 (CH$142,348) | CH$80,913 | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,552 (CH$8,581) | CH$10,148 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,710 (CH$5,109) | CH$10,690 | - 52% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Costa Rica is 40% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 31,901 (CH$60,140) | CH$48,843 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,317 (CH$45,842) | CH$30,222 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 64,321 (CH$121,258) | CH$71,505 | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 46,824 (CH$88,272) | CH$80,821 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Costa Rica is 15% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 15,166,800 (CH$28,592,387) | CH$18,733,200 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 707 (CH$1,333) | CH$1,311 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,155 (CH$43,652) | CH$39,657 | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Costa Rica is 56% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,614 (CH$6,812) | CH$3,910 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 8,586 (CH$16,187) | CH$11,789 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,000 (CH$67,867) | CH$43,702 | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 5,595 (CH$10,548) | CH$5,389 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 3,658 (CH$6,897) | CH$4,160 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,852 (CH$7,261) | CH$4,341 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,736 (CH$3,272) | CH$2,087 | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 2,011 (CH$3,791) | CH$2,417 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 11,635 (CH$21,933) | CH$16,952 | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Costa Rica is 7% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Costa Rica | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 18,286 (CH$34,473) | CH$33,337 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 7,361 (CH$13,878) | CH$12,294 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 25,081 (CH$47,282) | CH$30,740 | + 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 36,290 (CH$68,414) | CH$50,130 | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 5,335 (CH$10,058) | CH$8,225 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,946 (CH$5,553) | CH$4,052 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,447 (CH$2,727) | CH$3,847 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 279,856 (CH$527,583) | CH$549,935 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 38 (CH$71) | CH$101 | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 35,156 (CH$66,275) | CH$54,804 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,306 (CH$4,347) | CH$4,804 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 23% more expensive than in Chile
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