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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.05 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.35 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.48 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.35 USD
4.48 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.94 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.48 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Costa Rica.

1.94 USD
1.48 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.96 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.63 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Costa Rica.

13.96 USD
13.63 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.44 USD in the United Kingdom and 19.82 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.44 USD
19.82 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.62 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.09 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.62 USD
9.09 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 22.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.25 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Costa Rica.

22.89 USD
5.25 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.22 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.46 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3.22 USD
2.46 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.9 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.95 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Costa Rica.

4.90 USD
2.95 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.01 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.86 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Costa Rica.

4.01 USD
2.86 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 29.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 34.7 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

29.61 USD
34.70 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.36 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.99 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Costa Rica.

1.36 USD
0.99 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.21 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.82 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.21 USD
2.82 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.72 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.91 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Costa Rica.

10.72 USD
9.91 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 2 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.75 USD
2.00 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.16 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.80 USD
3.16 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.1 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.25 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.10 USD
4.25 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.62 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.46 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.62 USD
3.46 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.18 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Costa Rica.

2.50 USD
2.18 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.23 USD in the United Kingdom and 14.03 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27% lower in Costa Rica.

19.23 USD
14.03 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.62 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.49 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3.62 USD
3.49 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.9 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.87 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.90 USD
2.87 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.82 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.16 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.83 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Costa Rica.

5.16 USD
3.83 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.01 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29% lower in Costa Rica.

2.83 USD
2.01 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.71 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.68 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Costa Rica.

8.71 USD
2.68 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.96 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.66 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Costa Rica.

7.96 USD
4.66 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.77 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.91 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8% lower in Costa Rica.

10.77 USD
9.91 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 107.7 USD in the United Kingdom and 59.46 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Costa Rica.

107.70 USD
59.46 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.45 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Costa Rica.

26.93 USD
10.45 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.63 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Costa Rica.

1.78 USD
1.63 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.59 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.05 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Costa Rica.

1.93 USD
1.05 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.32 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Costa Rica.

1.83 USD
1.32 USD

LPG 1L

1.28 USD
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.67 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 250.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 41.22 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Costa Rica.

250.53 USD
41.22 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.99 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Costa Rica.

4.04 USD
0.99 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 40.39 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.86 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Costa Rica.

40.39 USD
7.86 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.37 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.8 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3.37 USD
1.80 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.83 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Costa Rica.

5.92 USD
1.83 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom 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 20.19 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.91 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Costa Rica.

20.19 USD
9.91 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 64.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 56.63 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Costa Rica.

64.89 USD
56.63 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.17 USD in the United Kingdom and 38.23 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

24.17 USD
38.23 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.72 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2986 USD in the United Kingdom and 871.59 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Costa Rica.

2 986 USD
871.59 USD

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 2228 USD in the United Kingdom and 547.8 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Costa Rica.

2 228 USD
547.80 USD

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 5548 USD in the United Kingdom and 1436 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Costa Rica.

5 548 USD
1 436 USD

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 3703 USD in the United Kingdom and 1029 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Costa Rica.

3 703 USD
1 029 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.88 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 20426 USD in the United Kingdom and 2907 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Costa Rica.

20 426 USD
2 907 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 11359 USD in the United Kingdom and 1713 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Costa Rica.

11 359 USD
1 713 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 4.09 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3997 USD in the United Kingdom and 977.06 USD in Costa Rica. The average salary is 75.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3 997 USD
977.06 USD

Hotels

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

One star

160 USD
50.6 USD

Two stars

122 USD
108 USD

Three stars

128 USD
214 USD

Four stars

166 USD
349 USD

Five stars

422 USD
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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) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Costa Rica: 19 cities, 254 hotels

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