Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₡ 9,023) | ₡ 6,148 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,974) | ₡ 3,966 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (₡ 2,689) | ₡ 1,833 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₡ 721) | ₡ 841 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (₡ 2,203) | ₡ 1,738 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (₡ 1,950) | ₡ 1,084 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (₡ 3,838) | ₡ 2,436 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (₡ 1,777) | ₡ 1,993 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (₡ 1,123) | ₡ 945 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (₡ 660) | ₡ 1,047 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 5,010) | ₡ 9,442 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (₡ 1,292) | ₡ 1,534 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (₡ 936) | ₡ 727 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 93% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,454 (₡ 1,070,775) | ₡ 576,198 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,216 (₡ 895,876) | ₡ 282,668 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (₡ 119,323) | ₡ 37,372 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €932 (₡ 686,489) | ₡ 491,271 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €697 (₡ 513,325) | ₡ 233,712 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (₡ 89,763) | ₡ 25,480 | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₡ 19,676) | ₡ 15,445 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (₡ 271,857) | ₡ 199,597 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₡ 73,897) | ₡ 60,172 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₡ 4,637) | ₡ 4,622 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₡ 10,997) | ₡ 2,222 | + 395% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 36% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (₡ 55,727) | ₡ 36,583 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₡ 26,434) | ₡ 21,003 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₡ 64,640) | ₡ 54,069 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (₡ 84,443) | ₡ 50,240 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 84% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,750 (₡ 16,755,304) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (₡ 962) | ₡ 588 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (₡ 51,912) | ₡ 23,064 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 17% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₡ 5,005) | ₡ 4,978 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 6,286) | ₡ 6,819 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (₡ 38,357) | ₡ 44,377 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (₡ 2,331) | ₡ 3,034 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (₡ 1,609) | ₡ 2,399 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 (₡ 1,688) | ₡ 3,440 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (₡ 977) | ₡ 1,593 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (₡ 1,210) | ₡ 1,319 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₡ 14,604) | ₡ 7,324 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 51% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (₡ 26,219) | ₡ 13,020 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₡ 16,535) | ₡ 5,929 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (₡ 79,664) | ₡ 16,811 | + 374% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (₡ 41,730) | ₡ 28,959 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,695) | ₡ 3,957 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (₡ 2,496) | ₡ 2,206 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 (₡ 2,665) | ₡ 1,416 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (₡ 365,114) | ₡ 302,259 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₡ 88) | ₡ 45 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (₡ 28,987) | ₡ 37,582 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₡ 5,117) | ₡ 2,221 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 57% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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