Cost of living in Andorra compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 47% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₡ 12,875) | ₡ 6,148 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,863) | ₡ 3,966 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (₡ 2,855) | ₡ 1,833 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (₡ 725) | ₡ 860 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (₡ 2,108) | ₡ 1,738 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (₡ 1,610) | ₡ 1,084 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (₡ 4,021) | ₡ 2,522 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (₡ 1,439) | ₡ 1,993 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (₡ 915) | ₡ 945 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (₡ 866) | ₡ 1,047 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₡ 8,818) | ₡ 9,609 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (₡ 1,474) | ₡ 1,534 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.14 (₡ 1,573) | ₡ 727 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 75% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (₡ 837,201) | ₡ 576,198 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €835 (₡ 613,105) | ₡ 282,668 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (₡ 101,635) | ₡ 37,372 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (₡ 533,134) | ₡ 491,271 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (₡ 419,990) | ₡ 233,712 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (₡ 68,332) | ₡ 25,480 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (₡ 34,725) | ₡ 15,445 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (₡ 251,416) | ₡ 199,597 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (₡ 43,744) | ₡ 60,172 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₡ 5,801) | ₡ 4,622 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₡ 12,067) | ₡ 2,290 | + 427% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 38% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (₡ 49,005) | ₡ 36,583 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (₡ 30,064) | ₡ 21,003 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₡ 54,901) | ₡ 54,069 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₡ 84,969) | ₡ 50,240 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 151% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (₡ 13,892,904) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (₡ 910) | ₡ 588 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (₡ 86,478) | ₡ 23,064 | + 275% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (₡ 3,582) | ₡ 4,978 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (₡ 4,199) | ₡ 6,819 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (₡ 49,445) | ₡ 44,377 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (₡ 3,582) | ₡ 3,034 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (₡ 2,642) | ₡ 2,399 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (₡ 2,158) | ₡ 3,440 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (₡ 1,045) | ₡ 1,593 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (₡ 1,732) | ₡ 1,319 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (₡ 26,877) | ₡ 7,324 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 135% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₡ 27,672) | ₡ 12,943 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₡ 10,486) | ₡ 5,929 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €180 (₡ 132,149) | ₡ 16,811 | + 686% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₡ 51,045) | ₡ 29,833 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₡ 9,331) | ₡ 3,957 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (₡ 2,642) | ₡ 2,206 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (₡ 2,374) | ₡ 1,416 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €339 (₡ 248,557) | ₡ 302,259 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (₡ 565) | ₡ 45 | + 1145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €75 (₡ 54,888) | ₡ 37,582 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.33 (₡ 3,182) | ₡ 2,221 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,396 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 86% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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