Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Netherlands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₡ 9,819) | ₡ 7,580 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₡ 6,087) | ₡ 4,678 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.11 (₡ 2,943) | ₡ 2,431 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (₡ 758) | ₡ 986 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.77 (₡ 2,744) | ₡ 2,161 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.01 (₡ 1,730) | ₡ 1,206 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 3,716) | ₡ 3,002 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (₡ 1,281) | ₡ 1,980 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (₡ 884) | ₡ 1,246 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (₡ 858) | ₡ 898 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₡ 3,711) | ₡ 8,246 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (₡ 1,834) | ₡ 1,614 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₡ 862) | ₡ 883 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 132% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Netherlands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,185 (₡ 1,257,474) | ₡ 587,935 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,866 (₡ 1,073,908) | ₡ 319,371 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €267 (₡ 153,892) | ₡ 33,405 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,489 (₡ 856,808) | ₡ 410,086 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,248 (₡ 718,465) | ₡ 245,106 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €197 (₡ 113,262) | ₡ 26,184 | + 333% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (₡ 23,976) | ₡ 15,583 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (₡ 182,516) | ₡ 248,490 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (₡ 107,789) | ₡ 66,647 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₡ 6,374) | ₡ 5,570 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (₡ 10,555) | ₡ 2,566 | + 311% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Netherlands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (₡ 44,750) | ₡ 39,120 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₡ 19,942) | ₡ 22,318 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₡ 51,947) | ₡ 57,164 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (₡ 67,356) | ₡ 36,902 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 43% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Netherlands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (₡ 16,476,704) | ₡ 16,942,700 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.05 (₡ 1,181) | ₡ 871 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €86 (₡ 49,604) | ₡ 29,044 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Netherlands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (₡ 1,746) | ₡ 3,872 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₡ 6,907) | ₡ 11,044 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (₡ 28,216) | ₡ 34,334 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (₡ 2,691) | ₡ 3,038 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (₡ 2,916) | ₡ 2,962 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (₡ 2,995) | ₡ 3,612 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (₡ 1,274) | ₡ 1,689 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (₡ 1,863) | ₡ 1,583 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (₡ 17,068) | ₡ 8,277 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 36% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Netherlands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (₡ 29,696) | ₡ 12,544 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₡ 13,808) | ₡ 6,794 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (₡ 134,532) | ₡ 16,000 | + 741% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (₡ 42,314) | ₡ 31,121 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₡ 7,479) | ₡ 5,318 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (₡ 1,952) | ₡ 2,953 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (₡ 3,042) | ₡ 1,378 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €653 (₡ 375,778) | ₡ 435,667 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₡ 45) | ₡ 45 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₡ 24,213) | ₡ 32,285 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₡ 4,449) | ₡ 2,530 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 46% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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