Cost of Living Comparison Between Costa Rica and India 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 69.3% lower than in Costa Rica (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 72.5% lower than in Costa Rica | |
| Rent Prices in India are 82.5% lower than in Costa Rica | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 72.9% lower than in Costa Rica | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 68.7% lower than in Costa Rica | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 38.8% higher than in Costa Rica | |
Restaurants | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₡5,000.00 (₹1,067.56) |
₡936.72 (₹200.00) |
-81.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₡26,000.00 (₹5,551.30) |
₡4,917.77 (₹1,050.00) |
-81.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₡5,000.00 (₹1,067.56) |
₡1,639.26 (₹350.00) |
-67.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₡1,500.00 (₹320.27) |
₡843.05 (₹180.00) |
-43.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₡2,000.00 (₹427.02) |
₡1,405.08 (₹300.00) |
-29.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₡1,987.50 (₹424.35) |
₡761.37 (₹162.56) |
-61.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₡1,083.86 (₹231.42) |
₡178.19 (₹38.05) |
-83.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₡881.97 (₹188.31) |
₡69.08 (₹14.75) |
-92.2 % |
Markets | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₡1,074.55 (₹229.43) |
₡286.05 (₹61.07) |
-73.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₡1,411.88 (₹301.45) |
₡186.58 (₹39.84) |
-86.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₡559.80 (₹119.52) |
₡129.90 (₹27.74) |
-76.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₡1,701.80 (₹363.35) |
₡396.74 (₹84.71) |
-76.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₡2,035.98 (₹434.70) |
₡940.51 (₹200.81) |
-53.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₡2,138.78 (₹456.65) |
₡570.17 (₹121.74) |
-73.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₡2,925.64 (₹624.66) |
₡1,060.46 (₹226.42) |
-63.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₡1,065.29 (₹227.45) |
₡389.80 (₹83.23) |
-63.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₡347.91 (₹74.28) |
₡133.42 (₹28.49) |
-61.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₡734.02 (₹156.72) |
₡201.76 (₹43.08) |
-72.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₡694.22 (₹148.22) |
₡100.08 (₹21.37) |
-85.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₡692.07 (₹147.77) |
₡72.25 (₹15.43) |
-89.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₡634.01 (₹135.37) |
₡80.78 (₹17.25) |
-87.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₡513.94 (₹109.73) |
₡206.81 (₹44.16) |
-59.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₡1,275.66 (₹272.37) |
₡135.20 (₹28.87) |
-89.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₡7,250.00 (₹1,547.96) |
₡3,278.51 (₹700.00) |
-54.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₡1,216.47 (₹259.73) |
₡745.43 (₹159.16) |
-38.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₡1,501.13 (₹320.51) |
₡1,205.63 (₹257.42) |
-19.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₡2,500.00 (₹533.78) |
₡1,704.83 (₹364.00) |
-31.8 % |
Transportation | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₡500.00 (₹106.76) |
₡117.09 (₹25.00) |
-76.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₡30,000.00 (₹6,405.35) |
₡3,746.87 (₹800.00) |
-87.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₡1,000.00 (₹213.51) |
₡374.69 (₹80.00) |
-62.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₡1,451.75 (₹309.96) |
₡188.44 (₹40.23) |
-87.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₡3,725.00 (₹795.33) |
₡702.54 (₹150.00) |
-81.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₡711.88 (₹151.99) |
₡477.95 (₹102.05) |
-32.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₡15,000,000.00 (₹3,202,673.46) |
₡5,620,304.48 (₹1,200,000.00) |
-62.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₡16,786,467.97 (₹3,584,105.03) |
₡8,978,080.10 (₹1,916,923.93) |
-46.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₡43,523.39 (₹9,292.75) |
₡16,767.50 (₹3,580.06) |
-61.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₡13,763.22 (₹2,938.61) |
₡1,580.18 (₹337.39) |
-88.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₡27,379.78 (₹5,845.90) |
₡3,140.44 (₹670.52) |
-88.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₡30,303.37 (₹6,470.12) |
₡6,454.88 (₹1,378.19) |
-78.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₡10,976.92 (₹2,343.70) |
₡3,231.12 (₹689.88) |
-70.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₡4,000.00 (₹854.05) |
₡1,405.08 (₹300.00) |
-64.9 % |
Childcare | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₡340,229.28 (₹72,642.89) |
₡25,714.80 (₹5,490.41) |
-92.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₡5,781,992.52 (₹1,234,522.27) |
₡760,265.38 (₹162,325.45) |
-86.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₡34,962.64 (₹7,464.93) |
₡10,132.74 (₹2,163.46) |
-71.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₡25,267.74 (₹5,394.95) |
₡10,788.19 (₹2,303.40) |
-57.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₡59,020.36 (₹12,601.53) |
₡18,184.58 (₹3,882.62) |
-69.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₡53,679.62 (₹11,461.22) |
₡13,458.49 (₹2,873.54) |
-74.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₡419,686.62 (₹89,607.95) |
₡65,805.19 (₹14,050.17) |
-84.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₡294,872.33 (₹62,958.65) |
₡41,176.81 (₹8,791.73) |
-86.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₡786,813.49 (₹167,993.78) |
₡152,328.11 (₹32,523.81) |
-80.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₡534,160.35 (₹114,049.41) |
₡97,672.09 (₹20,854.12) |
-81.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₡101,048.56 (₹21,575.04) |
₡51,374.37 (₹10,969.02) |
-49.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₡67,601.88 (₹14,433.78) |
₡26,340.52 (₹5,624.00) |
-61.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Costa Rica Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₡502,838.08 (₹107,361.74) |
₡192,231.01 (₹41,043.54) |
-61.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.63 | 8.95 | -7.0 % |
| Last update: | 15 May 2026 | 21 May 2026 | |
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