Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Costa Rica is 1.05 times less expensive as compared to India.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Costa Rica and India. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Costa Rica and India.
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 Indicators  | Costa Rica  | India  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 350,000 CRC (630 USD) | 30,000 INR (360 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 600,000 CRC (1,080 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 900,000 CRC (1,620 USD) | 75,000 INR (900 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 250,000 CRC (450 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 450,000 CRC (810 USD) | 25,000 INR (300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 650,000 CRC (1,170 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 5 % | 8 % |
Realtor Commission  | 7 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.25 % | 0.2 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in Costa Rica is 1.98 times more expensive than India.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 38.90% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Costa Rica costs 2.22 times less compared to India.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 7,000 CRC (12.60 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 271.74% more in Costa Rica compared to India.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 60 INR (0.72 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 300 CRC (0.54 USD) | 20 INR (0.24 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 3,500 CRC (6.30 USD) | 250 INR (3 USD) |
In Costa Rica, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.79 times more expensive than the cost in India.
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 129.75% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 150 INR (1.80 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 600 CRC (1.08 USD) | 60 INR (0.72 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 40 INR (0.48 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 1,800 CRC (3.24 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 2.59 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 4,000 CRC (7.20 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 1,200 CRC (2.16 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 126.12% more in Costa Rica compared to India.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 4,500 CRC (8.10 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 400 INR (4.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 700 CRC (1.26 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 150 INR (1.80 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 3,500 CRC (6.30 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.41 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 400 CRC (0.72 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 700 CRC (1.26 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 20 INR (0.24 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 3.14 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 6,000,000 CRC (10,800 USD) | 1,500,000 INR (18,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 20,000 INR (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 900 CRC (1.62 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 3,400 CRC (6.12 USD) | 400 INR (4.80 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 100 INR 1.20 USD |
You would have to pay 1.62 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Costa Rica compared to that of India.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | Yet to Update () | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 80,000 CRC (144 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | Yet to Update () | 500 INR (6 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 3.59 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | Yet to Update () | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | Yet to Update () | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Haircuts  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 250 CRC (0.45 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.91 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 45,000 CRC (81 USD) | 3,000 INR (36 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 7,000 CRC (12.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 8,000 INR (96 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 250 INR (3 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 70 INR (0.84 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Sportswear  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.83 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 10,000 INR (120 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 45,000 CRC (81 USD) | 8,000 INR (96 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 3,000 INR (36 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 4,000 INR (48 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.18 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 60,000 CRC (108 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 80,000 CRC (144 USD) | 20,000 INR (240 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 30,000 INR (360 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 500,000 CRC (900 USD) | 100,000 INR (1,200 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 1,000,000 CRC (1,800 USD) | 150,000 INR (1,800 USD) |
After School Activities  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 3,500 INR (42 USD) |
Tutoring  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
School Supplies  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.24 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 4,000 CRC (7.20 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 600 INR (7.20 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Bowling  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Video Games  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.29 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 2,500 INR (30 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 18,000 CRC (32.40 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Art Classes  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 600 INR (7.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.15 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 600,000 CRC (1,080 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 400,000 CRC (720 USD) | 35,000 INR (420 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 6,666.67 CRC per hour (12 USD) | 500 INR per hour (6 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 10,000 INR (120 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 13 % | 0 to 28 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 12 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 40 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 1,200,000 CRC (2,160 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, you would earn 2.50 times more salary as compared to India.
Indicators | Costa Rica | India |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.10 times more in Costa Rica, as compared to India.
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