Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 23% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,369 (CH$7,021) | CH$8,581 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,845 (CH$5,029) | CH$4,653 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,752 (CH$2,291) | CH$1,845 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 832 (CH$1,088) | CH$819 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,649 (CH$2,156) | CH$2,072 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 939 (CH$1,228) | CH$1,063 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,249 (CH$2,941) | CH$3,684 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,865 (CH$2,439) | CH$1,105 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 900 (CH$1,177) | CH$776 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 979 (CH$1,281) | CH$838 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,030 (CH$11,810) | CH$4,549 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,475 (CH$1,928) | CH$1,526 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 677 (CH$885) | CH$444 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 5% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 581,229 (CH$760,111) | CH$717,825 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 287,122 (CH$375,488) | CH$453,262 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 39,695 (CH$51,912) | CH$61,268 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 415,928 (CH$543,936) | CH$463,600 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 215,011 (CH$281,184) | CH$306,003 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 22,025 (CH$28,803) | CH$42,264 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,039 (CH$23,591) | CH$17,466 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 229,739 (CH$300,445) | CH$214,882 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 68,405 (CH$89,458) | CH$62,187 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,894 (CH$6,400) | CH$7,001 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,660 (CH$3,478) | CH$4,510 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 45% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,863 (CH$50,824) | CH$35,977 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 22,804 (CH$29,822) | CH$20,122 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,316 (CH$71,032) | CH$42,353 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 49,481 (CH$64,709) | CH$54,713 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 9% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 12,031,400 (CH$15,734,251) | CH$12,444,900 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 614 (CH$803) | CH$848 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 24,194 (CH$31,640) | CH$40,503 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 48% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,733 (CH$4,882) | CH$3,584 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 10,439 (CH$13,652) | CH$7,030 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 40,172 (CH$52,536) | CH$29,613 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 2,954 (CH$3,863) | CH$4,097 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,847 (CH$3,723) | CH$2,789 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,584 (CH$4,687) | CH$2,826 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,592 (CH$2,082) | CH$1,551 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,459 (CH$1,909) | CH$1,526 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 6,586 (CH$8,613) | CH$9,575 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 5% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 15,561 (CH$20,350) | CH$19,760 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,512 (CH$8,516) | CH$8,717 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 23,179 (CH$30,313) | CH$21,259 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 28,217 (CH$36,901) | CH$31,098 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,188 (CH$5,477) | CH$5,596 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,279 (CH$2,981) | CH$2,920 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,449 (CH$1,895) | CH$2,257 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 311,139 (CH$406,897) | CH$374,680 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 (CH$59) | CH$117 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 37,913 (CH$49,581) | CH$33,356 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,236 (CH$2,924) | CH$3,901 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 9% more expensive than in Chile
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