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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Costa Rica

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Colombia vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.65 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.71 EUR (3.16 USD) in Colombia and 3.84 EUR (4.49 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Colombia.

2.71 EUR
3.84 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 1.26 EUR (1.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
1.26 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.66 EUR (7.79 USD) in Colombia and 11.66 EUR (13.64 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Colombia.

6.66 EUR
11.66 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.78 EUR (10.27 USD) in Colombia and 16.96 EUR (19.84 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Colombia.

8.78 EUR
16.96 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.75 EUR (5.56 USD) in Colombia and 7.78 EUR (9.1 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Colombia.

4.75 EUR
7.78 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Colombia and 4.49 EUR (5.26 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Colombia.

2.49 EUR
4.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Colombia and 2.1 EUR (2.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Colombia.

1.02 EUR
2.10 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.82 EUR (2.13 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.52 EUR (2.95 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Colombia.

1.82 EUR
2.52 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Colombia and 2.45 EUR (2.87 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Colombia.

1.71 EUR
2.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.19 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 29.67 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Colombia.

16.19 EUR
29.67 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Colombia.

0.71 EUR
0.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.31 EUR (1.53 USD) in Colombia and 2.42 EUR (2.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Colombia.

1.31 EUR
2.42 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.42 EUR (5.17 USD) in Colombia and 8.48 EUR (9.92 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Colombia.

4.42 EUR
8.48 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Colombia and 1.71 EUR (2.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Colombia.

1.08 EUR
1.71 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.09 EUR (1.27 USD) in Colombia and 2.7 EUR (3.16 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
2.70 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Colombia and 3.63 EUR (4.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Colombia.

1.21 EUR
3.63 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Colombia and 2.96 EUR (3.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Colombia.

1.10 EUR
2.96 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 1.87 EUR (2.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Colombia.

1.04 EUR
1.87 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.47 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 12 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Costa Rica.

14.47 EUR
12.00 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Colombia and 2.99 EUR (3.49 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Colombia.

1.16 EUR
2.99 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Colombia and 2.46 EUR (2.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Colombia.

0.75 EUR
2.46 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.71 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Colombia and 3.28 EUR (3.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Colombia.

1.66 EUR
3.28 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 1.72 EUR (2.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
1.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Colombia.

1.04 EUR
2.29 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.98 EUR (2.31 USD) in Colombia and 3.99 EUR (4.66 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Colombia.

1.98 EUR
3.99 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.03 EUR (8.22 USD) in Colombia and 8.48 EUR (9.92 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Colombia.

7.03 EUR
8.48 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.64 EUR (34.67 USD) in Colombia and 50.88 EUR (59.51 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Colombia.

29.64 EUR
50.88 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.39 EUR (5.14 USD) in Colombia and 8.95 EUR (10.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Colombia.

4.39 EUR
8.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.61 EUR (0.72 USD) in Colombia and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Colombia.

0.61 EUR
1.40 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.37 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
0.90 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
1.13 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.01 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 37.44 EUR (43.79 USD) in Colombia and 35.28 EUR (41.26 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Costa Rica.

37.44 EUR
35.28 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Colombia.

0.69 EUR
0.85 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.49 EUR (6.42 USD) in Colombia and 6.73 EUR (7.87 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Colombia.

5.49 EUR
6.73 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Colombia and 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Colombia.

1.52 EUR
1.54 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Colombia and 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Colombia.

1.32 EUR
1.56 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Costa Rica - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.39 EUR (5.14 USD) in Colombia and 8.48 EUR (9.92 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Colombia.

4.39 EUR
8.48 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.91 EUR (25.62 USD) in Colombia and 48.47 EUR (56.69 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Colombia.

21.91 EUR
48.47 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.16 EUR (11.88 USD) in Colombia and 32.72 EUR (38.27 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Colombia.

10.16 EUR
32.72 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.67 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Costa Rica.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 395.82 EUR (462.95 USD) in Colombia and 745.92 EUR (872.42 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Colombia.

395.82 EUR
745.92 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 290.08 EUR (339.27 USD) in Colombia and 468.81 EUR (548.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Colombia.

290.08 EUR
468.81 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 737.52 EUR (862.6 USD) in Colombia and 1229 EUR (1437.29 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40% lower in Colombia.

737.52 EUR
1 229 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 561.86 EUR (657.15 USD) in Colombia and 880.64 EUR (1029.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Colombia.

561.86 EUR
880.64 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.42 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Costa Rica.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1629 EUR (1904.97 USD) in Colombia and 2488 EUR (2909.5 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Colombia.

1 629 EUR
2 488 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1162 EUR (1358.87 USD) in Colombia and 1466 EUR (1714.63 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Colombia.

1 162 EUR
1 466 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 2.43 times lower than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 344.17 EUR (402.54 USD) in Colombia and 836.18 EUR (977.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 58.8% lower in Colombia.

344.17 EUR
836.18 EUR

Hotels

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Colombia vs. Costa Rica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

25.3 EUR
43.3 EUR

Two stars

52.6 EUR
92.4 EUR

Three stars

86.2 EUR
183 EUR

Four stars

148 EUR
298 EUR

Five stars

473 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Costa Rica: 19 cities, 254 hotels

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