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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San JoséTable of contents
Grocery
United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.03 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Costa Rica.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 2.36 EUR (2.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.41 EUR (4.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in the United Kingdom.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.49 EUR (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Costa Rica.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.2 EUR (13.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.88 EUR (12.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Costa Rica.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.53 EUR (11.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.48 EUR (14.64 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in the United Kingdom.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.94 EUR (8.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.9 EUR (8.58 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Costa Rica.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.38 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.22 EUR (4.59 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Costa Rica.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.34 EUR (2.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.06 EUR (2.23 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12% lower in Costa Rica.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 3.04 EUR (3.3 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.86 EUR (3.11 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Costa Rica.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.78 EUR (3.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.73 EUR (2.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Costa Rica.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 27.26 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.95 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United Kingdom.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.02 EUR (1.1 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0% lower in Costa Rica.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.36 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.95 EUR (2.12 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in the United Kingdom.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.35 EUR (7.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.76 EUR (8.43 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United Kingdom.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.75 EUR (1.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in the United Kingdom.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 1.29 EUR (1.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.55 EUR (2.77 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United Kingdom.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 2.33 EUR (2.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.87 EUR (2.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Costa Rica.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.08 EUR (2.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United Kingdom.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.12 EUR (2.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.17 EUR (2.36 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United Kingdom.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.71 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.92 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27% lower in Costa Rica.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.83 EUR (3.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.45 EUR (2.66 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Costa Rica.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.96 EUR (2.13 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in the United Kingdom.
Restaurant
United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.53 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 4.01 EUR (4.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.91 EUR (3.16 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Costa Rica.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.11 EUR (2.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.74 EUR (1.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Costa Rica.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (7.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.61 EUR (2.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Costa Rica.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.85 EUR (6.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.49 EUR (4.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Costa Rica.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.19 EUR (8.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.09 EUR (8.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Costa Rica.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.89 EUR (88.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 52.19 EUR (56.68 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Costa Rica.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.55 EUR (19.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.09 EUR (10.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Costa Rica.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.61 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.58 EUR (1.72 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Costa Rica.
Fuel
United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.43 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Costa Rica.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.74 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.09 EUR (1.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Costa Rica.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.64 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.28 EUR (1.39 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22% lower in Costa Rica.
LPG 1L
Transportation
United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.09 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Costa Rica.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 184.24 EUR (200.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.13 EUR (38.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Costa Rica.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.04 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.72 EUR (0.78 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Costa Rica.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.69 EUR (36.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.35 EUR (6.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Costa Rica.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.99 EUR (2.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.39 EUR (1.51 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Costa Rica.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.68 EUR (5.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 75% lower in Costa Rica.
Sports & entertainment
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 14.04 EUR (15.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.19 EUR (7.81 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Costa Rica.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.7 EUR (53.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 54.33 EUR (59.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in the United Kingdom.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.58 EUR (14.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.2 EUR (29.54 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in the United Kingdom.
Flats for rent
United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.43 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 2391 EUR (2596.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 673.32 EUR (731.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Costa Rica.
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 1694 EUR (1840.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 430.03 EUR (467.04 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 74.6% 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 4261 EUR (4627.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1321 EUR (1434.22 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 69% lower in Costa Rica.
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 2875 EUR (3122.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 850.65 EUR (923.87 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Costa Rica.
Flats for sale
United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.61 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 14067 EUR (15277.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2112 EUR (2293.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 85% lower in Costa Rica.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8587 EUR (9326.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1314 EUR (1426.74 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Costa Rica.
Salary
United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 4.42 times higher than in Costa Rica.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 3548 EUR (3853.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 803.53 EUR (872.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 77.4% lower in Costa Rica.
Hotels
United Kingdom vs. Costa Rica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1410 hotels • Costa Rica: 20 cities, 478 hotels