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List of prices in San Jose, Costa Rica
Current as of Apr 2025.
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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₡ 7,117
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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₡ 4,573
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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₡ 1,959
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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₡ 1,067
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12 eggs, large
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₡ 2,026
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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₡ 1,336
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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₡ 3,568
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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₡ 1,676
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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₡ 1,782
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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₡ 1,095
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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₡ 10,757
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2 liters of coca-cola
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₡ 1,551
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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₡ 932
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
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₡ 544,292
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
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₡ 340,901
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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₡ 39,914
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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₡ 469,413
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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₡ 277,545
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
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₡ 33,591
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
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₡ 17,448
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40” flat screen tv
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₡ 224,686
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
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₡ 79,046
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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₡ 5,178
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Hourly rate for cleaning help
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₡ 2,688
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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₡ 27,618
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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₡ 24,361
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
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₡ 67,726
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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₡ 42,786
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
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₡ 15,013,800
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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₡ 699
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Monthly ticket public transport
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₡ 22,912
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
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₡ 7,929
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
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₡ 3,467
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
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₡ 9,654
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Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
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₡ 38,057
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
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₡ 4,966
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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₡ 3,177
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
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₡ 4,805
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4 rolls of toilet paper
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₡ 1,540
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Tube of toothpaste
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₡ 1,971
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
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₡ 10,103
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
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₡ 17,616
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2 tickets to the movies
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₡ 7,031
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
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₡ 15,430
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
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₡ 32,874
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
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₡ 5,851
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
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₡ 2,820
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
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₡ 1,387
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb
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₡ 328,046
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
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₡ 40
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1 month of gym membership in business district
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₡ 35,837
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
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₡ 2,680
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These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 596 prices entered by 67 different people.
Latest price update: April 27, 2025
