Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 14% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Costa Rica | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,983 (€11) | €12 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 5,046 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,290 (€3.74) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 950 (€1.55) | €1.54 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,505 (€4.09) | €3.33 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,253 (€2.04) | €3.43 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,625 (€5.92) | €5.85 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,138 (€3.49) | €2.52 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,462 (€2.39) | €1.15 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 964 (€1.57) | €2.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,480 (€14) | €15 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,743 (€2.84) | €3.38 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 952 (€1.55) | €2.22 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 42% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Costa Rica | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 605,171 (€988) | €1,882 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 321,439 (€525) | €1,200 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,122 (€62) | €179 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 426,773 (€696) | €1,127 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 227,481 (€371) | €803 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 35,538 (€58) | €63 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,732 (€31) | €25 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 294,698 (€481) | €387 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 73,990 (€121) | €100 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,379 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,728 (€4.45) | €33 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 35% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Costa Rica | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,077 (€62) | €97 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,568 (€40) | €60 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,233 (€89) | €98 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 39,819 (€65) | €163 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is 9% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Costa Rica | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 18,383,000 (€29,999) | €28,219 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 919 (€1.50) | €2.13 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 33,571 (€55) | €60 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 7% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Costa Rica | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,872 (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,044 (€18) | €7 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,487 (€60) | €113 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,038 (€4.96) | €5.20 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 (€4.83) | €3.08 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,612 (€5.89) | €3.61 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,689 (€2.76) | €1.92 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,551 (€2.53) | €1.73 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,509 (€12) | €31 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 36% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Costa Rica | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,210 (€20) | €50 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,793 (€11) | €29 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 14,186 (€23) | €128 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,546 (€55) | €117 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,541 (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,531 (€4.13) | €4.32 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,353 (€2.21) | €7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 403,893 (€659) | €486 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 50 (€0.08) | €0.07 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 33,270 (€54) | €50 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,507 (€4.09) | €8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Costa Rica is 25% cheaper than in Finland
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