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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 1.06 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.25 PLN (3.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.15 PLN (4.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.25 PLN
16.15 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.09 PLN (1.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.32 PLN (1.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 25% lower in Costa Rica.

7.09 PLN
5.32 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.02 PLN (14.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.07 PLN (13.62 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Costa Rica.

51.02 PLN
49.07 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.82 PLN (11.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 71.37 PLN (19.81 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

41.82 PLN
71.37 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.49 PLN (8.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 32.74 PLN (9.09 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.49 PLN
32.74 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 83.64 PLN (23.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.91 PLN (5.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Costa Rica.

83.64 PLN
18.91 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.76 PLN (3.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.85 PLN (2.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Costa Rica.

11.76 PLN
8.85 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.91 PLN (4.97 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 10.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Costa Rica.

17.91 PLN
10.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.66 PLN (4.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.31 PLN (2.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Costa Rica.

14.66 PLN
10.31 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 106.69 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 125.03 PLN (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

106.69 PLN
125.03 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.97 PLN (1.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Costa Rica.

4.97 PLN
3.57 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.07 PLN (2.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.17 PLN (2.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.07 PLN
10.17 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.16 PLN (10.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.68 PLN (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Costa Rica.

39.16 PLN
35.68 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.4 PLN (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.21 PLN (2 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.40 PLN
7.21 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.59 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.37 PLN (3.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.59 PLN
11.37 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.32 PLN (3.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.29 PLN (4.24 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.32 PLN
15.29 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.9 PLN (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.46 PLN (3.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.90 PLN
12.46 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.15 PLN (2.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.85 PLN (2.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Costa Rica.

9.15 PLN
7.85 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 69.29 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 50.55 PLN (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27% lower in Costa Rica.

69.29 PLN
50.55 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.24 PLN (3.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.56 PLN (3.49 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Costa Rica.

13.24 PLN
12.56 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.94 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.35 PLN (2.87 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.94 PLN
10.35 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.84 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 18.84 PLN (5.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.79 PLN (3.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Costa Rica.

18.84 PLN
13.79 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.33 PLN (2.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.25 PLN (2.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Costa Rica.

10.33 PLN
7.25 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.83 PLN (8.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.63 PLN (2.67 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Costa Rica.

31.83 PLN
9.63 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 29.08 PLN (8.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.77 PLN (4.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Costa Rica.

29.08 PLN
16.77 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.36 PLN (10.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.68 PLN (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Costa Rica.

39.36 PLN
35.68 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 393.61 PLN (109.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 214.11 PLN (59.42 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Costa Rica.

393.61 PLN
214.11 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 98.4 PLN (27.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 37.64 PLN (10.45 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Costa Rica.

98.40 PLN
37.64 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.49 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.88 PLN (1.63 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Costa Rica.

6.49 PLN
5.88 PLN

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 6.95 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.78 PLN (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Costa Rica.

6.95 PLN
3.78 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.59 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.75 PLN (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Costa Rica.

6.59 PLN
4.75 PLN

LPG 1L

4.60 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.75 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 915.59 PLN (254.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 148.45 PLN (41.2 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Costa Rica.

915.59 PLN
148.45 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.76 PLN (4.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Costa Rica.

14.76 PLN
3.57 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 147.6 PLN (40.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28.3 PLN (7.85 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Costa Rica.

147.60 PLN
28.30 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.3 PLN (3.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.49 PLN (1.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Costa Rica.

12.30 PLN
6.49 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.65 PLN (6.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.58 PLN (1.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Costa Rica.

21.65 PLN
6.58 PLN

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 73.8 PLN (20.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.68 PLN (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Costa Rica.

73.80 PLN
35.68 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 237.15 PLN (65.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 203.95 PLN (56.6 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14% lower in Costa Rica.

237.15 PLN
203.95 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 88.32 PLN (24.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 137.67 PLN (38.21 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

88.32 PLN
137.67 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.78 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 10913 PLN (3028.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3139 PLN (871.12 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Costa Rica.

10 913 PLN
3 139 PLN

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 8142 PLN (2259.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1973 PLN (547.5 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Costa Rica.

8 142 PLN
1 973 PLN

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 20276 PLN (5627.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5171 PLN (1435.16 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Costa Rica.

20 276 PLN
5 171 PLN

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 13534 PLN (3756.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3706 PLN (1028.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Costa Rica.

13 534 PLN
3 706 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.98 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 74648 PLN (20717.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10468 PLN (2905.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 86% lower in Costa Rica.

74 648 PLN
10 468 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 41513 PLN (11521.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6169 PLN (1712.09 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Costa Rica.

41 513 PLN
6 169 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 4.15 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14609 PLN (4054.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3519 PLN (976.53 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 75.9% lower in Costa Rica.

14 609 PLN
3 519 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

576 PLN
182 PLN

Two stars

440 PLN
389 PLN

Three stars

460 PLN
771 PLN

Four stars

597 PLN
1 256 PLN

Five stars

1 519 PLN
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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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