Cost of living in Italy compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 28% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₡ 9,482) | ₡ 5,864 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,898) | ₡ 3,943 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (₡ 3,319) | ₡ 1,819 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (₡ 911) | ₡ 840 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (₡ 2,688) | ₡ 1,706 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (₡ 1,660) | ₡ 1,067 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 4,919) | ₡ 2,758 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (₡ 1,511) | ₡ 1,965 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₡ 989) | ₡ 959 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (₡ 925) | ₡ 1,054 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 5,029) | ₡ 9,433 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (₡ 1,404) | ₡ 1,531 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (₡ 723) | ₡ 735 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (₡ 817,037) | ₡ 566,613 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (₡ 557,527) | ₡ 278,738 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (₡ 88,265) | ₡ 37,389 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (₡ 627,651) | ₡ 465,082 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (₡ 401,621) | ₡ 229,175 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (₡ 61,779) | ₡ 24,475 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₡ 18,054) | ₡ 15,436 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (₡ 262,731) | ₡ 188,597 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (₡ 76,369) | ₡ 57,903 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (₡ 4,259) | ₡ 4,422 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 8,000) | ₡ 2,275 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 44% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₡ 60,558) | ₡ 35,853 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₡ 26,995) | ₡ 20,140 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₡ 56,750) | ₡ 51,359 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (₡ 82,785) | ₡ 46,668 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 35% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (₡ 17,975,717) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₡ 1,052) | ₡ 588 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₡ 26,914) | ₡ 23,064 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 5% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (₡ 4,155) | ₡ 4,978 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₡ 6,532) | ₡ 6,819 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (₡ 57,294) | ₡ 44,377 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (₡ 4,167) | ₡ 3,034 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (₡ 2,455) | ₡ 2,399 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (₡ 2,129) | ₡ 3,440 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (₡ 1,453) | ₡ 1,593 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (₡ 1,357) | ₡ 1,319 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₡ 12,859) | ₡ 7,324 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 57% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₡ 24,233) | ₡ 12,943 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₡ 13,436) | ₡ 5,929 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (₡ 59,587) | ₡ 16,811 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₡ 48,678) | ₡ 29,833 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,679) | ₡ 3,957 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (₡ 1,237) | ₡ 2,206 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (₡ 3,595) | ₡ 1,416 | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (₡ 339,124) | ₡ 302,259 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (₡ 145) | ₡ 46 | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (₡ 35,409) | ₡ 37,582 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (₡ 4,131) | ₡ 2,221 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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