Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 13% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 5,864 (CH$6,869) | CH$8,659 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 3,943 (CH$4,619) | CH$4,700 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 1,819 (CH$2,130) | CH$1,773 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 840 (CH$984) | CH$834 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 1,706 (CH$1,998) | CH$2,185 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,067 (CH$1,250) | CH$1,131 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 2,758 (CH$3,230) | CH$3,843 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 1,965 (CH$2,302) | CH$1,238 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 959 (CH$1,124) | CH$734 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 1,054 (CH$1,235) | CH$843 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 9,433 (CH$11,049) | CH$4,698 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,531 (CH$1,793) | CH$1,531 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 735 (CH$861) | CH$437 | + 97% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 6% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 566,613 (CH$663,695) | CH$720,166 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 278,738 (CH$326,496) | CH$456,678 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 37,389 (CH$43,795) | CH$58,028 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 465,082 (CH$544,768) | CH$445,048 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 229,175 (CH$268,441) | CH$302,524 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 24,475 (CH$28,669) | CH$43,091 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 15,436 (CH$18,081) | CH$16,474 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 188,597 (CH$220,911) | CH$226,996 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 57,903 (CH$67,824) | CH$62,347 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 4,422 (CH$5,180) | CH$7,261 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,275 (CH$2,665) | CH$4,521 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 14% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 35,853 (CH$41,996) | CH$37,272 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 20,140 (CH$23,590) | CH$20,587 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 51,359 (CH$60,158) | CH$45,954 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 46,668 (CH$54,664) | CH$54,721 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 20% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 11,655,100 (CH$13,652,056) | CH$13,396,700 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 588 (CH$689) | CH$808 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 23,064 (CH$27,015) | CH$38,985 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 23% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 4,978 (CH$5,831) | CH$3,093 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 6,819 (CH$7,987) | CH$6,976 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 44,377 (CH$51,980) | CH$31,813 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,034 (CH$3,554) | CH$4,189 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,399 (CH$2,810) | CH$2,878 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,440 (CH$4,030) | CH$2,903 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,593 (CH$1,866) | CH$1,620 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,319 (CH$1,545) | CH$1,512 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,324 (CH$8,578) | CH$10,476 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 12% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,943 (CH$15,161) | CH$19,450 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 5,929 (CH$6,944) | CH$8,852 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 16,811 (CH$19,692) | CH$29,929 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 29,833 (CH$34,944) | CH$29,208 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 3,957 (CH$4,635) | CH$5,618 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,206 (CH$2,584) | CH$2,843 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,416 (CH$1,658) | CH$2,323 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 302,259 (CH$354,047) | CH$385,711 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 46 (CH$54) | CH$105 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 37,582 (CH$44,021) | CH$39,919 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,221 (CH$2,602) | CH$4,022 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 4% cheaper than in Chile
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