Cost of living in Andorra compared to Costa Rica
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₡ 9,506) | ₡ 8,533 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,133) | ₡ 4,265 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (₡ 2,382) | ₡ 2,751 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (₡ 561) | ₡ 843 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (₡ 1,500) | ₡ 2,027 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.25 (₡ 766) | ₡ 1,073 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (₡ 3,355) | ₡ 2,359 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (₡ 1,225) | ₡ 2,366 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (₡ 763) | ₡ 1,161 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (₡ 723) | ₡ 955 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₡ 6,083) | ₡ 8,169 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (₡ 1,166) | ₡ 1,708 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.40 (₡ 1,469) | ₡ 826 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 32% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (₡ 918,933) | ₡ 609,406 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (₡ 612,622) | ₡ 316,358 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (₡ 122,524) | ₡ 43,894 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (₡ 444,874) | ₡ 465,454 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (₡ 350,461) | ₡ 254,775 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (₡ 57,020) | ₡ 37,632 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (₡ 25,669) | ₡ 22,169 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (₡ 306,311) | ₡ 236,357 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €30 (₡ 18,379) | ₡ 97,438 | - 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (₡ 1,225) | ₡ 5,058 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 6,889) | ₡ 3,157 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₡ 30,189 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (₡ 25,087) | ₡ 24,153 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₡ 45,812) | ₡ 62,669 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₡ 70,902) | ₡ 49,989 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 44% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (₡ 11,592,947) | ₡ 17,478,300 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (₡ 946) | ₡ 912 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (₡ 72,161) | ₡ 37,021 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 31% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (₡ 2,989) | ₡ 4,440 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (₡ 3,504) | ₡ 10,837 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (₡ 41,260) | ₡ 37,809 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (₡ 2,989) | ₡ 4,151 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (₡ 2,204) | ₡ 2,936 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (₡ 1,801) | ₡ 3,828 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 (₡ 477) | ₡ 1,644 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (₡ 1,445) | ₡ 1,674 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₡ 13,475) | ₡ 7,858 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 27% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₡ 23,091) | ₡ 16,444 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (₡ 6,126) | ₡ 6,809 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (₡ 35,067) | ₡ 35,660 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₡ 42,595) | ₡ 31,973 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₡ 4,581) | ₡ 4,923 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (₡ 1,124) | ₡ 2,780 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₡ 1,225) | ₡ 1,512 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (₡ 275,813) | ₡ 587,511 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (₡ 472) | ₡ 69 | + 583% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₡ 21,442) | ₡ 39,649 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.27 (₡ 2,002) | ₡ 2,634 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,064 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Andorra is 22% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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