Cost of living in Spain compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 6% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₡ 11,166) | ₡ 7,005 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₡ 5,967) | ₡ 4,388 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (₡ 2,512) | ₡ 2,276 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (₡ 611) | ₡ 842 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (₡ 1,710) | ₡ 1,629 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (₡ 1,217) | ₡ 986 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,581) | ₡ 3,306 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (₡ 1,269) | ₡ 2,101 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (₡ 790) | ₡ 1,166 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (₡ 640) | ₡ 857 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₡ 4,570) | ₡ 8,955 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (₡ 1,274) | ₡ 1,683 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (₡ 636) | ₡ 789 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 40% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,171 (₡ 834,555) | ₡ 508,530 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €752 (₡ 535,570) | ₡ 307,245 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (₡ 80,538) | ₡ 55,735 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €708 (₡ 504,690) | ₡ 402,257 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €530 (₡ 377,739) | ₡ 257,301 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (₡ 51,815) | ₡ 37,529 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (₡ 21,740) | ₡ 20,592 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (₡ 244,536) | ₡ 183,169 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₡ 66,146) | ₡ 69,311 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₡ 5,394) | ₡ 5,382 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₡ 7,421) | ₡ 2,940 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (₡ 52,323) | ₡ 36,876 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₡ 21,497) | ₡ 27,404 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (₡ 56,450) | ₡ 63,383 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (₡ 62,414) | ₡ 56,836 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,105 (₡ 16,464,288) | ₡ 15,980,200 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (₡ 1,150) | ₡ 763 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₡ 28,769) | ₡ 34,083 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.31 (₡ 3,785) | ₡ 3,292 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (₡ 4,388) | ₡ 12,653 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (₡ 42,137) | ₡ 36,150 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (₡ 2,935) | ₡ 3,449 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.45 (₡ 1,749) | ₡ 3,195 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (₡ 1,993) | ₡ 3,865 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (₡ 1,058) | ₡ 1,653 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (₡ 1,316) | ₡ 1,537 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₡ 12,222) | ₡ 7,301 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Spain | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₡ 22,576) | ₡ 13,586 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₡ 11,519) | ₡ 7,187 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₡ 35,369) | ₡ 15,378 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (₡ 29,683) | ₡ 29,954 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₡ 6,894) | ₡ 4,396 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.59 (₡ 1,848) | ₡ 2,524 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (₡ 2,891) | ₡ 1,287 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (₡ 321,023) | ₡ 465,977 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (₡ 112) | ₡ 43 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (₡ 32,311) | ₡ 35,740 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (₡ 3,551) | ₡ 2,406 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 9% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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