Cost of living in Portugal compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Portugal | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₡ 5,785) | ₡ 8,247 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 4,383) | ₡ 5,107 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (₡ 1,933) | ₡ 2,307 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (₡ 507) | ₡ 984 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (₡ 1,680) | ₡ 2,016 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (₡ 1,201) | ₡ 1,153 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (₡ 2,969) | ₡ 4,180 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (₡ 1,055) | ₡ 2,429 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (₡ 975) | ₡ 1,191 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (₡ 621) | ₡ 900 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.20 (₡ 3,022) | ₡ 8,475 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (₡ 1,293) | ₡ 1,649 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (₡ 491) | ₡ 919 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Portugal | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,152 (₡ 670,032) | ₡ 592,020 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (₡ 494,120) | ₡ 300,344 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (₡ 74,605) | ₡ 38,035 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €892 (₡ 518,541) | ₡ 402,494 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €584 (₡ 339,400) | ₡ 232,028 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (₡ 53,342) | ₡ 29,406 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₡ 15,806) | ₡ 17,100 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (₡ 197,357) | ₡ 250,782 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₡ 58,470) | ₡ 70,487 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₡ 4,618) | ₡ 12,281 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₡ 4,964) | ₡ 2,755 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Portugal | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₡ 48,081) | ₡ 38,857 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₡ 17,405) | ₡ 23,998 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₡ 44,349) | ₡ 55,702 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (₡ 50,546) | ₡ 36,902 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 13% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Portugal | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,840 (₡ 16,766,857) | ₡ 16,283,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (₡ 1,068) | ₡ 905 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₡ 21,205) | ₡ 30,682 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Portugal | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.43 (₡ 3,156) | ₡ 3,872 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₡ 4,660) | ₡ 11,044 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (₡ 36,558) | ₡ 36,487 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (₡ 2,173) | ₡ 3,038 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 (₡ 2,425) | ₡ 2,962 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (₡ 2,817) | ₡ 3,612 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 (₡ 1,358) | ₡ 1,689 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (₡ 1,261) | ₡ 1,551 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₡ 8,304) | ₡ 7,509 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Portugal | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (₡ 16,704) | ₡ 11,094 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₡ 7,933) | ₡ 6,850 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (₡ 25,775) | ₡ 16,000 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₡ 23,167) | ₡ 33,546 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,137) | ₡ 4,541 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (₡ 1,684) | ₡ 2,531 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.96 (₡ 1,137) | ₡ 1,355 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €615 (₡ 357,734) | ₡ 403,893 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 (₡ 216) | ₡ 45 | + 385% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₡ 19,559) | ₡ 33,420 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (₡ 3,004) | ₡ 2,530 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 7% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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