Cost of living in Austria compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 15% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₡ 9,319) | ₡ 8,176 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 5,567) | ₡ 5,950 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (₡ 3,630) | ₡ 2,362 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (₡ 805) | ₡ 947 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.71 (₡ 3,535) | ₡ 1,847 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.61 (₡ 2,235) | ₡ 1,143 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₡ 3,716) | ₡ 2,580 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (₡ 1,391) | ₡ 1,905 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.79 (₡ 1,727) | ₡ 1,237 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (₡ 676) | ₡ 839 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₡ 5,152) | ₡ 9,757 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (₡ 1,439) | ₡ 1,661 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.84 (₡ 1,137) | ₡ 913 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 63% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,758 (₡ 1,088,854) | ₡ 599,078 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,267 (₡ 784,709) | ₡ 305,238 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €354 (₡ 219,041) | ₡ 43,720 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €846 (₡ 524,112) | ₡ 467,576 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €676 (₡ 418,947) | ₡ 243,190 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (₡ 68,383) | ₡ 35,538 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (₡ 18,330) | ₡ 18,479 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (₡ 209,482) | ₡ 242,737 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (₡ 93,641) | ₡ 76,088 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₡ 6,138) | ₡ 5,379 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₡ 9,102) | ₡ 2,947 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (₡ 60,989) | ₡ 36,479 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₡ 21,581) | ₡ 24,568 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₡ 57,145) | ₡ 54,678 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (₡ 80,340) | ₡ 39,819 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,654 (₡ 15,270,148) | ₡ 18,382,400 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (₡ 1,093) | ₡ 919 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (₡ 28,491) | ₡ 33,056 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.49 (₡ 2,778) | ₡ 3,872 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₡ 4,270) | ₡ 11,044 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €137 (₡ 84,967) | ₡ 36,487 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₡ 3,097) | ₡ 3,038 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (₡ 1,903) | ₡ 2,962 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (₡ 1,858) | ₡ 3,612 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.57 (₡ 1,589) | ₡ 1,689 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (₡ 1,290) | ₡ 1,551 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₡ 12,471) | ₡ 7,675 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 18% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Austria | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₡ 27,991) | ₡ 12,210 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₡ 14,080) | ₡ 6,793 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (₡ 54,007) | ₡ 14,186 | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (₡ 39,434) | ₡ 33,546 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₡ 6,671) | ₡ 4,541 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (₡ 2,293) | ₡ 2,531 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.03 (₡ 2,499) | ₡ 1,353 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (₡ 309,070) | ₡ 403,893 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₡ 47) | ₡ 50 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (₡ 18,805) | ₡ 33,270 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.83 (₡ 3,612) | ₡ 2,507 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2022.
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Cost of living in Austria is 18% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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