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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.09 EUR (4.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.8 EUR (3.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Costa Rica.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.15 EUR (8.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.51 EUR (2.85 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Costa Rica.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.34 EUR (9.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.78 EUR (8.84 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.87 EUR (20.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.7 EUR (11.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.01 EUR (1.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Costa Rica.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 187.62 EUR (213.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 33.78 EUR (38.41 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 82% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.31 EUR (39.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.11 EUR (6.95 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.76 EUR (5.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.12 EUR (1.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Costa Rica.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.29 EUR (16.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.91 EUR (7.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 51.6% 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 13.83 EUR (15.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26.15 EUR (29.73 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 47.1% 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 2435 EUR (2768.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 647.43 EUR (736.11 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 73.4% 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 4339 EUR (4933.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1270 EUR (1443.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 70.7% 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 14325 EUR (16286.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2031 EUR (2309.06 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3613 EUR (4107.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 772.63 EUR (878.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 78.6% lower in Costa Rica.