Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₡ 8,894) | ₡ 5,384 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,027) | ₡ 4,087 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (₡ 2,264) | ₡ 1,818 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (₡ 539) | ₡ 840 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (₡ 1,560) | ₡ 1,730 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (₡ 1,095) | ₡ 1,008 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 4,320) | ₡ 2,485 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (₡ 1,096) | ₡ 1,928 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (₡ 748) | ₡ 1,044 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (₡ 562) | ₡ 914 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₡ 4,347) | ₡ 9,500 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (₡ 1,047) | ₡ 1,472 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (₡ 564) | ₡ 696 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,292 (₡ 850,654) | ₡ 666,961 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €810 (₡ 533,507) | ₡ 343,304 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (₡ 71,836) | ₡ 38,645 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €767 (₡ 504,848) | ₡ 440,076 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €547 (₡ 360,128) | ₡ 232,956 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (₡ 52,420) | ₡ 27,799 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₡ 19,091) | ₡ 18,116 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (₡ 232,691) | ₡ 238,042 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (₡ 63,978) | ₡ 79,612 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 4,804) | ₡ 4,093 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₡ 6,940) | ₡ 2,471 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₡ 51,913) | ₡ 38,202 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (₡ 20,635) | ₡ 24,055 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (₡ 51,347) | ₡ 58,200 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (₡ 58,741) | ₡ 50,679 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,889 (₡ 15,074,822) | ₡ 13,334,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (₡ 850) | ₡ 648 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (₡ 28,909) | ₡ 23,099 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₡ 4,478) | ₡ 3,435 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₡ 4,451) | ₡ 10,535 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (₡ 39,764) | ₡ 38,732 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.95 (₡ 2,599) | ₡ 2,907 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.58 (₡ 1,699) | ₡ 2,913 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (₡ 1,882) | ₡ 3,468 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (₡ 949) | ₡ 1,619 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (₡ 1,169) | ₡ 1,512 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₡ 9,368) | ₡ 6,491 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 18% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₡ 19,525) | ₡ 15,738 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₡ 10,578) | ₡ 6,493 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (₡ 33,651) | ₡ 22,531 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (₡ 28,288) | ₡ 27,380 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 5,928) | ₡ 4,248 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (₡ 1,590) | ₡ 2,031 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (₡ 2,663) | ₡ 1,657 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 (₡ 292,399) | ₡ 314,827 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₡ 126) | ₡ 45 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₡ 30,700) | ₡ 41,085 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (₡ 3,284) | ₡ 2,117 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 14% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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