Cost of Living Comparison Between Ecuador and Costa Rica Reverse

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Cost of Living in Costa Rica is 80.9% higher than in Ecuador (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Costa Rica is 94.1% higher than in Ecuador
Rent Prices in Costa Rica are 153.9% higher than in Ecuador
Restaurant Prices in Costa Rica are 84.4% higher than in Ecuador
Groceries Prices in Costa Rica are 90.7% higher than in Ecuador
Local Purchasing Power in Costa Rica is 1.6% higher than in Ecuador
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Restaurants
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $3.50
(₡1,588.39)		 $11.51
(₡5,222.96)		      +228.8 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $35.00
(₡15,883.94)		 $55.09
(₡25,000.00)		      +57.4 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $7.00
(₡3,176.79)		 $11.02
(₡5,000.00)		      +57.4 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $2.00
(₡907.65)		 $3.31
(₡1,500.00)		      +65.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $4.00
(₡1,815.31)		 $4.49
(₡2,035.83)		      +12.1 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $2.65
(₡1,204.78)		 $4.53
(₡2,056.96)		      +70.7 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $0.98
(₡443.21)		 $2.37
(₡1,077.22)		      +143.1 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $0.77
(₡348.63)		 $1.87
(₡848.80)		      +143.5 %
Markets
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.06
(₡483.24)		 $2.39
(₡1,083.14)		      +124.1 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $1.63
(₡739.31)		 $3.22
(₡1,459.11)		      +97.4 %
White Rice (1 lb) $0.65
(₡293.04)		 $1.24
(₡560.82)		      +91.4 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $2.08
(₡942.73)		 $3.99
(₡1,810.81)		      +92.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $2.80
(₡1,269.74)		 $4.66
(₡2,115.18)		      +66.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $2.43
(₡1,104.44)		 $4.69
(₡2,127.55)		      +92.6 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $3.44
(₡1,561.19)		 $6.25
(₡2,837.07)		      +81.7 %
Apples (1 lb) $0.91
(₡413.97)		 $2.27
(₡1,029.38)		      +148.7 %
Bananas (1 lb) $0.49
(₡220.22)		 $0.76
(₡345.58)		      +56.9 %
Oranges (1 lb) $0.59
(₡268.29)		 $1.60
(₡726.42)		      +170.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $0.54
(₡244.03)		 $1.51
(₡684.44)		      +180.5 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $0.55
(₡249.33)		 $1.53
(₡694.56)		      +178.6 %
Onions (1 lb) $0.47
(₡212.76)		 $1.44
(₡654.53)		      +207.6 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $0.74
(₡335.81)		 $1.13
(₡513.63)		      +53.0 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.10
(₡499.48)		 $2.69
(₡1,221.31)		      +144.5 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $10.00
(₡4,538.27)		 $15.42
(₡7,000.00)		      +54.2 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.68
(₡760.95)		 $2.70
(₡1,227.20)		      +61.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.02
(₡1,370.96)		 $3.22
(₡1,461.65)		      +6.6 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $5.90
(₡2,677.58)		 $5.51
(₡2,500.00)		      -6.6 %
Transportation
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.35
(₡158.84)		 $1.10
(₡500.00)		      +214.8 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $21.00
(₡9,530.37)		 $66.10
(₡30,000.00)		      +214.8 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $1.50
(₡680.74)		 $2.22
(₡1,007.50)		      +48.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $2.41
(₡1,095.55)		 $3.32
(₡1,504.74)		      +37.4 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $10.00
(₡4,538.27)		 $9.06
(₡4,112.50)		      -9.4 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.82
(₡373.46)		 $1.58
(₡719.03)		      +92.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $23,000.00
(₡10,438,020.47)		 $34,000.00
(₡15,430,117.22)		      +47.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $30,379.08
(₡13,786,846.53)		 $38,013.11
(₡17,251,373.28)		      +25.1 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $44.15
(₡20,035.96)		 $95.55
(₡43,364.24)		      +116.4 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $13.47
(₡6,114.99)		 $31.26
(₡14,187.08)		      +132.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $28.18
(₡12,790.01)		 $58.54
(₡26,565.11)		      +107.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $34.43
(₡15,624.61)		 $66.34
(₡30,105.45)		      +92.7 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $15.32
(₡6,950.96)		 $22.37
(₡10,153.85)		      +46.1 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $7.00
(₡3,176.79)		 $8.26
(₡3,750.00)		      +18.0 %
Childcare
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $394.77
(₡179,156.93)		 $737.83
(₡334,846.81)		      +86.9 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $5,964.44
(₡2,706,825.79)		 $12,764.83
(₡5,793,023.58)		      +114.0 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $62.59
(₡28,403.53)		 $75.94
(₡34,465.47)		      +21.3 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $45.63
(₡20,708.75)		 $55.69
(₡25,274.35)		      +22.0 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $106.75
(₡48,447.21)		 $130.46
(₡59,206.08)		      +22.2 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $78.95
(₡35,828.81)		 $108.53
(₡49,253.37)		      +37.5 %
Rent Per Month
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $380.40
(₡172,635.78)		 $859.30
(₡389,971.41)		      +125.9 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $274.47
(₡124,562.16)		 $650.02
(₡294,995.07)		      +136.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $600.46
(₡272,503.37)		 $1,738.60
(₡789,021.32)		      +189.5 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $491.33
(₡222,980.32)		 $1,186.18
(₡538,320.99)		      +141.4 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $145.44
(₡66,004.30)		 $227.32
(₡103,165.04)		      +56.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $75.81
(₡34,403.87)		 $153.19
(₡69,522.09)		      +102.1 %
Salaries And Financing
 Ecuador Edit Costa Rica Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $537.20
(₡243,794.76)		 $1,059.64
(₡480,894.54)		      +97.3 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 10.34 9.56      -7.6 %
Last update: 15 October 202615 October 2026
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