Cost of living in France compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 19% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₡ 11,413) | ₡ 6,983 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₡ 6,497) | ₡ 5,046 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₡ 3,793) | ₡ 2,290 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (₡ 819) | ₡ 950 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.45 (₡ 2,718) | ₡ 2,505 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (₡ 1,709) | ₡ 1,253 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (₡ 5,483) | ₡ 3,625 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 (₡ 1,760) | ₡ 2,138 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (₡ 1,115) | ₡ 1,462 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (₡ 1,208) | ₡ 964 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₡ 5,549) | ₡ 8,480 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (₡ 1,309) | ₡ 1,743 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (₡ 731) | ₡ 952 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in France is 55% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,819 (₡ 1,112,258) | ₡ 605,171 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,677 (₡ 1,025,257) | ₡ 321,439 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (₡ 86,392) | ₡ 38,122 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,025 (₡ 626,721) | ₡ 426,773 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €717 (₡ 438,613) | ₡ 227,481 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (₡ 60,660) | ₡ 35,538 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₡ 14,683) | ₡ 18,732 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €312 (₡ 190,678) | ₡ 294,698 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₡ 50,444) | ₡ 73,990 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.97 (₡ 3,653) | ₡ 5,379 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₡ 8,919) | ₡ 2,980 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in France is 9% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (₡ 57,511) | ₡ 38,077 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₡ 20,871) | ₡ 24,568 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (₡ 51,072) | ₡ 54,233 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₡ 73,553) | ₡ 39,819 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in France is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,045 (₡ 13,480,124) | ₡ 18,383,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (₡ 1,152) | ₡ 919 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (₡ 37,286) | ₡ 33,571 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 37% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.58 (₡ 2,800) | ₡ 3,872 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.19 (₡ 3,172) | ₡ 11,044 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (₡ 16,361) | ₡ 36,487 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (₡ 2,568) | ₡ 3,038 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (₡ 2,619) | ₡ 2,962 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (₡ 1,739) | ₡ 3,612 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (₡ 1,156) | ₡ 1,689 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (₡ 1,310) | ₡ 1,551 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₡ 12,966) | ₡ 7,509 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 18% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| France | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₡ 25,895) | ₡ 12,210 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₡ 13,445) | ₡ 6,793 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (₡ 50,631) | ₡ 14,186 | + 257% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₡ 35,796) | ₡ 33,546 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₡ 6,015) | ₡ 4,541 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (₡ 2,477) | ₡ 2,531 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (₡ 3,650) | ₡ 1,353 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (₡ 278,935) | ₡ 403,893 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₡ 61) | ₡ 50 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₡ 19,588) | ₡ 33,270 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₡ 6,043) | ₡ 2,507 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 16% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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