Cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Costa Rica is 9% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Costa Rica | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₡ 6,983 ($U477) | $U660 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₡ 5,046 ($U345) | $U432 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₡ 2,290 ($U156) | $U210 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₡ 950 ($U65) | $U42 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₡ 2,505 ($U171) | $U156 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₡ 1,253 ($U86) | $U109 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₡ 3,625 ($U248) | $U270 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₡ 2,138 ($U146) | $U76 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₡ 1,462 ($U100) | $U53 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₡ 964 ($U66) | $U98 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₡ 8,480 ($U579) | $U341 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₡ 1,743 ($U119) | $U127 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₡ 952 ($U65) | $U74 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Costa Rica is 9% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Costa Rica | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₡ 598,365 ($U40,856) | $U43,838 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₡ 296,687 ($U20,258) | $U26,020 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₡ 38,122 ($U2,603) | $U3,632 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₡ 426,773 ($U29,140) | $U26,778 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₡ 227,481 ($U15,532) | $U18,619 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₡ 35,538 ($U2,427) | $U2,660 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₡ 18,732 ($U1,279) | $U1,520 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₡ 294,698 ($U20,122) | $U19,488 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 73,990 ($U5,052) | $U6,752 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₡ 5,379 ($U367) | $U280 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₡ 2,728 ($U186) | $U277 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Costa Rica is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Costa Rica | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₡ 38,077 ($U2,600) | $U3,518 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₡ 24,568 ($U1,677) | $U1,824 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 54,233 ($U3,703) | $U4,689 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₡ 39,819 ($U2,719) | $U4,363 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Costa Rica is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| Costa Rica | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₡ 18,383,000 ($U1,255,195) | $U1,084,610 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₡ 919 ($U63) | $U74 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₡ 33,571 ($U2,292) | $U2,366 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Costa Rica is 14% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Costa Rica | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₡ 3,872 ($U264) | $U301 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₡ 11,044 ($U754) | $U589 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₡ 36,487 ($U2,491) | $U1,537 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₡ 3,038 ($U207) | $U380 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₡ 2,962 ($U202) | $U148 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₡ 3,612 ($U247) | $U320 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₡ 1,689 ($U115) | $U97 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₡ 1,551 ($U106) | $U137 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₡ 7,509 ($U513) | $U493 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Costa Rica is 33% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Costa Rica | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₡ 12,210 ($U834) | $U1,134 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₡ 6,793 ($U464) | $U652 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₡ 14,186 ($U969) | $U1,264 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₡ 33,546 ($U2,291) | $U2,288 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₡ 4,541 ($U310) | $U561 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₡ 2,531 ($U173) | $U208 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₡ 1,353 ($U92) | $U164 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₡ 403,893 ($U27,578) | $U57,722 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₡ 45 ($U3.04) | $U7 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₡ 33,270 ($U2,272) | $U2,498 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₡ 2,507 ($U171) | $U198 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.06828
UYU
/
CRC
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,428 prices entered by 274 different people.
Cost of living in Costa Rica is 8% cheaper than in Uruguay
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Uruguay
- Cost of living in Angola is 14% cheaper than in Uruguay
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay
- Cost of living in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay
- Cost of living in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Uruguay
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in Uruguay
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 76% more expensive than in Uruguay