Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.6 EUR (5.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.81 EUR (4.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Costa Rica.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.77 EUR (8.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.66 EUR (2.97 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Costa Rica.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.61 EUR (10.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.85 EUR (10.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 24.02 EUR (26.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.39 EUR (11.6 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.73 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.94 EUR (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Costa Rica.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 223.47 EUR (249.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40.99 EUR (45.74 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.03 EUR (40.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.81 EUR (8.72 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.28 EUR (5.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.82 EUR (2.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Costa Rica.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18.01 EUR (20.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.85 EUR (10.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Costa Rica.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.56 EUR (24.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 38.01 EUR (42.41 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

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 2664 EUR (2971.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 866.68 EUR (967.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Costa Rica.

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 4949 EUR (5521.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1428 EUR (1593.13 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.1% lower 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 18219 EUR (20328.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2890 EUR (3224.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3566 EUR (3978.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 971.56 EUR (1084.02 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 72.8% lower in Costa Rica.