Cost of living in Germany compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 7% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₡ 8,763) | ₡ 7,487 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 5,889) | ₡ 4,504 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.67 (₡ 3,163) | ₡ 2,365 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (₡ 753) | ₡ 897 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (₡ 2,297) | ₡ 1,765 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (₡ 1,778) | ₡ 1,281 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,126) | ₡ 3,415 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₡ 1,698) | ₡ 2,478 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (₡ 1,126) | ₡ 1,339 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₡ 661) | ₡ 958 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,605) | ₡ 9,081 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (₡ 1,291) | ₡ 1,661 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (₡ 1,010) | ₡ 866 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 78% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,718 (₡ 1,164,417) | ₡ 593,178 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,336 (₡ 905,314) | ₡ 309,874 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (₡ 128,950) | ₡ 47,093 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,135 (₡ 769,669) | ₡ 514,839 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €882 (₡ 598,154) | ₡ 264,843 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (₡ 92,551) | ₡ 35,428 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (₡ 20,556) | ₡ 18,802 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €479 (₡ 324,461) | ₡ 242,165 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (₡ 78,866) | ₡ 107,802 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₡ 4,357) | ₡ 6,784 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₡ 11,416) | ₡ 3,789 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (₡ 58,641) | ₡ 36,853 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (₡ 27,527) | ₡ 27,627 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (₡ 65,688) | ₡ 64,415 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €125 (₡ 84,879) | ₡ 76,630 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 26% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,085 (₡ 17,003,754) | ₡ 19,085,800 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (₡ 1,276) | ₡ 865 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (₡ 54,696) | ₡ 38,029 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 28% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₡ 6,921) | ₡ 4,633 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₡ 5,091) | ₡ 10,837 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (₡ 31,745) | ₡ 40,779 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.13 (₡ 2,123) | ₡ 4,151 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (₡ 1,822) | ₡ 3,010 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (₡ 2,014) | ₡ 4,049 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (₡ 1,048) | ₡ 1,516 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (₡ 1,041) | ₡ 1,925 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₡ 14,695) | ₡ 11,277 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Germany | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (₡ 24,878) | ₡ 20,895 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₡ 17,008) | ₡ 7,664 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (₡ 56,126) | ₡ 15,378 | + 265% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (₡ 39,032) | ₡ 40,441 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₡ 6,972) | ₡ 5,212 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (₡ 2,239) | ₡ 2,625 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (₡ 2,717) | ₡ 1,499 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €506 (₡ 343,323) | ₡ 587,511 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₡ 71) | ₡ 64 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₡ 27,143) | ₡ 37,414 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₡ 4,626) | ₡ 2,490 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 26% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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