Cost of living in Andorra compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (₡ 9,503) | ₡ 6,983 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,132) | ₡ 5,046 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (₡ 2,382) | ₡ 2,290 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (₡ 561) | ₡ 950 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (₡ 1,500) | ₡ 2,505 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.25 (₡ 766) | ₡ 1,253 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (₡ 3,354) | ₡ 3,625 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (₡ 1,225) | ₡ 2,138 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (₡ 763) | ₡ 1,462 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (₡ 723) | ₡ 964 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₡ 6,081) | ₡ 8,480 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (₡ 1,166) | ₡ 1,743 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.40 (₡ 1,469) | ₡ 952 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 33% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (₡ 612,429) | ₡ 605,171 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (₡ 979,887) | ₡ 321,439 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (₡ 122,486) | ₡ 38,122 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (₡ 444,734) | ₡ 426,773 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (₡ 350,351) | ₡ 227,481 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (₡ 57,002) | ₡ 35,538 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (₡ 25,661) | ₡ 18,732 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (₡ 306,215) | ₡ 294,698 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €30 (₡ 18,373) | ₡ 73,990 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (₡ 1,225) | ₡ 5,379 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 6,887) | ₡ 2,728 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 5% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₡ 38,077 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (₡ 25,079) | ₡ 24,568 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₡ 45,798) | ₡ 54,233 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₡ 70,880) | ₡ 39,819 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 53% 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 (₡ 11,589,304) | ₡ 18,383,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (₡ 946) | ₡ 919 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (₡ 72,139) | ₡ 33,571 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 30% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (₡ 2,988) | ₡ 3,872 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (₡ 3,502) | ₡ 11,044 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (₡ 41,247) | ₡ 36,487 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (₡ 2,988) | ₡ 3,038 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (₡ 2,204) | ₡ 2,962 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (₡ 1,800) | ₡ 3,612 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 (₡ 477) | ₡ 1,689 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (₡ 1,445) | ₡ 1,551 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₡ 13,471) | ₡ 7,509 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 66% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Andorra | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₡ 23,084) | ₡ 12,210 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (₡ 6,124) | ₡ 6,793 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (₡ 35,056) | ₡ 14,186 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₡ 42,581) | ₡ 33,546 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₡ 4,580) | ₡ 4,541 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (₡ 1,124) | ₡ 2,531 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₡ 1,225) | ₡ 1,353 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (₡ 275,726) | ₡ 403,893 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (₡ 471) | ₡ 50 | + 849% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₡ 21,435) | ₡ 33,270 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 (₡ 3,310) | ₡ 2,507 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 852 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Andorra is 29% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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