Cost of living in France compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 46% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₡ 11,931) | ₡ 6,282 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 6,579) | ₡ 4,004 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (₡ 4,288) | ₡ 1,915 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (₡ 798) | ₡ 842 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 (₡ 2,895) | ₡ 1,806 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (₡ 1,978) | ₡ 1,105 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,712) | ₡ 2,638 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (₡ 1,874) | ₡ 2,031 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (₡ 1,231) | ₡ 1,001 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (₡ 1,364) | ₡ 1,075 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 5,356) | ₡ 9,541 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (₡ 1,520) | ₡ 1,555 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (₡ 852) | ₡ 737 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in France is 93% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,742 (₡ 1,293,765) | ₡ 588,960 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,141 (₡ 847,579) | ₡ 284,944 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (₡ 128,109) | ₡ 38,153 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €817 (₡ 606,666) | ₡ 466,477 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €605 (₡ 449,105) | ₡ 249,878 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (₡ 61,471) | ₡ 25,480 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₡ 18,478) | ₡ 15,170 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (₡ 262,027) | ₡ 207,531 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₡ 79,099) | ₡ 56,639 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 5,522) | ₡ 4,734 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₡ 10,194) | ₡ 2,253 | + 352% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in France is 41% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (₡ 65,666) | ₡ 36,851 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₡ 26,950) | ₡ 21,383 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₡ 64,889) | ₡ 56,541 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (₡ 81,495) | ₡ 52,320 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in France is 73% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,532 (₡ 18,966,456) | ₡ 13,221,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (₡ 1,038) | ₡ 595 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (₡ 43,511) | ₡ 21,205 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 15% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.37 (₡ 3,990) | ₡ 5,174 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₡ 6,248) | ₡ 8,649 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₡ 18,844) | ₡ 46,957 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (₡ 3,615) | ₡ 3,171 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (₡ 3,180) | ₡ 2,667 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (₡ 2,756) | ₡ 3,530 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (₡ 1,493) | ₡ 1,614 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (₡ 1,533) | ₡ 1,356 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₡ 17,279) | ₡ 7,513 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 90% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (₡ 32,959) | ₡ 13,385 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₡ 15,100) | ₡ 6,010 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (₡ 57,147) | ₡ 17,507 | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₡ 48,261) | ₡ 28,942 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₡ 8,282) | ₡ 3,861 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.63 (₡ 2,695) | ₡ 2,152 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₡ 4,731) | ₡ 1,419 | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (₡ 354,977) | ₡ 312,909 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (₡ 258) | ₡ 53 | + 389% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₡ 29,345) | ₡ 38,069 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₡ 7,492) | ₡ 2,341 | + 220% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 65% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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