Cost of living in Andorra compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 32% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₡ 10,372) | ₡ 5,677 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 6,428) | ₡ 3,881 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (₡ 2,677) | ₡ 1,746 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (₡ 593) | ₡ 838 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (₡ 2,050) | ₡ 1,549 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (₡ 1,566) | ₡ 948 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (₡ 3,911) | ₡ 2,542 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (₡ 1,400) | ₡ 2,072 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (₡ 890) | ₡ 902 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (₡ 843) | ₡ 1,043 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (₡ 7,615) | ₡ 9,081 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (₡ 1,487) | ₡ 1,497 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (₡ 798) | ₡ 651 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 74% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (₡ 814,447) | ₡ 550,495 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €835 (₡ 596,442) | ₡ 277,281 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (₡ 98,873) | ₡ 39,293 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (₡ 518,644) | ₡ 415,185 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (₡ 408,575) | ₡ 231,193 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (₡ 38,826) | ₡ 23,158 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (₡ 33,782) | ₡ 15,662 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (₡ 244,583) | ₡ 184,195 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (₡ 42,555) | ₡ 64,309 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₡ 5,644) | ₡ 4,330 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₡ 10,740) | ₡ 2,554 | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 34% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (₡ 47,673) | ₡ 39,023 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (₡ 29,247) | ₡ 21,170 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₡ 53,409) | ₡ 52,250 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₡ 82,660) | ₡ 41,670 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 144% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (₡ 13,515,318) | ₡ 11,470,800 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (₡ 855) | ₡ 610 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (₡ 84,127) | ₡ 23,096 | + 264% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 6% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (₡ 3,485) | ₡ 2,766 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (₡ 4,085) | ₡ 8,438 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₡ 50,641) | ₡ 43,044 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (₡ 3,484) | ₡ 2,971 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (₡ 2,570) | ₡ 2,472 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (₡ 2,099) | ₡ 3,280 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (₡ 1,191) | ₡ 1,508 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (₡ 1,685) | ₡ 1,243 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (₡ 26,147) | ₡ 7,525 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 114% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₡ 26,920) | ₡ 12,378 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₡ 10,201) | ₡ 6,181 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 19,780 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₡ 49,658) | ₡ 28,682 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₡ 9,077) | ₡ 4,329 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (₡ 2,570) | ₡ 2,435 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (₡ 2,309) | ₡ 1,446 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €339 (₡ 241,802) | ₡ 313,969 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (₡ 550) | ₡ 47 | + 1065% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €75 (₡ 53,396) | ₡ 39,161 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₡ 6,117) | ₡ 2,124 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,481 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 80% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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