Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 13% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₡ 10,392) | ₡ 5,864 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,721) | ₡ 3,943 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.36 (₡ 2,457) | ₡ 1,819 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (₡ 597) | ₡ 840 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.33 (₡ 1,701) | ₡ 1,706 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (₡ 1,181) | ₡ 1,067 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,521) | ₡ 2,758 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (₡ 1,207) | ₡ 1,965 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (₡ 818) | ₡ 959 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (₡ 644) | ₡ 1,054 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,846) | ₡ 9,433 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (₡ 1,182) | ₡ 1,531 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (₡ 626) | ₡ 735 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 56% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,211 (₡ 884,770) | ₡ 566,613 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €770 (₡ 562,714) | ₡ 278,738 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (₡ 77,866) | ₡ 37,389 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €748 (₡ 546,652) | ₡ 465,082 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 (₡ 393,289) | ₡ 229,175 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (₡ 57,225) | ₡ 24,475 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₡ 20,975) | ₡ 15,436 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (₡ 253,542) | ₡ 188,597 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₡ 67,019) | ₡ 57,903 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 5,053) | ₡ 4,422 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₡ 7,391) | ₡ 2,275 | + 225% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 23% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₡ 55,095) | ₡ 35,853 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₡ 21,966) | ₡ 20,140 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₡ 55,571) | ₡ 51,359 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (₡ 62,320) | ₡ 46,668 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 38% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,301 (₡ 17,025,307) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (₡ 891) | ₡ 588 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (₡ 31,335) | ₡ 23,064 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (₡ 4,269) | ₡ 4,978 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (₡ 4,575) | ₡ 6,819 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (₡ 43,124) | ₡ 44,377 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 (₡ 3,038) | ₡ 3,034 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.37 (₡ 1,731) | ₡ 2,399 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (₡ 2,090) | ₡ 3,440 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (₡ 976) | ₡ 1,593 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (₡ 1,402) | ₡ 1,319 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₡ 10,411) | ₡ 7,324 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 40% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (₡ 20,907) | ₡ 12,943 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₡ 11,552) | ₡ 5,929 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (₡ 34,005) | ₡ 16,811 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₡ 29,525) | ₡ 29,833 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,549) | ₡ 3,957 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (₡ 1,878) | ₡ 2,206 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (₡ 2,832) | ₡ 1,416 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 (₡ 344,789) | ₡ 302,259 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₡ 162) | ₡ 46 | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₡ 34,571) | ₡ 37,582 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (₡ 3,588) | ₡ 2,221 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 31% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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