Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Costa Rica is 1.81 times less expensive as compared to Taiwan.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Costa Rica and Taiwan. 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 Taiwan.
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Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 350,000 CRC (630 USD) | 30,000 TWD (930 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 600,000 CRC (1,080 USD) | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 900,000 CRC (1,620 USD) | 70,000 TWD (2,170 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 250,000 CRC (450 USD) | 20,000 TWD (620 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 450,000 CRC (810 USD) | 35,000 TWD (1,085 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 650,000 CRC (1,170 USD) | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 5 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 7 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes | 0.25 % | 1.4 % |
The average housing cost in Costa Rica is 1.38 times less expensive than Taiwan.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 100,000 TWD (3,100 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 87.78% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Costa Rica costs 11.48 times less compared to Taiwan.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 7,000 CRC (12.60 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 10.32% more in Costa Rica compared to Taiwan.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 60 TWD (1.86 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 70 TWD (2.17 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 300 CRC (0.54 USD) | 20 TWD (0.62 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 35 TWD (1.08 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 90 TWD (2.79 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 3,500 CRC (6.30 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
In Costa Rica, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.19 times less expensive than the cost in Taiwan.
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 9.34% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Apples (1 KG) | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 600 CRC (1.08 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 60 TWD (1.86 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 40 TWD (1.24 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 120 TWD (3.72 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 1,800 CRC (3.24 USD) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.02 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 4,000 CRC (7.20 USD) | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) |
Soft Drink | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Pizza for One | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 250 TWD (7.75 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 1,200 CRC (2.16 USD) | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 46.61% more in Costa Rica compared to Taiwan.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 4,500 CRC (8.10 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 700 CRC (1.26 USD) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 120 TWD (3.72 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 3,500 CRC (6.30 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 3.40 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 400 CRC (0.72 USD) | 30 TWD (0.93 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 700 CRC (1.26 USD) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 20 TWD (0.62 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.39 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 6,000,000 CRC (10,800 USD) | 500,000 TWD (15,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 15,000 TWD (465 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7 % | 2.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 900 CRC (1.62 USD) | 35 TWD (1.08 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 3,400 CRC (6.12 USD) | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.45 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Costa Rica compared to that of Taiwan.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Doctor Visit | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Eye Exam | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | Yet to Update () | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 80,000 CRC (144 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
Vaccinations | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | Yet to Update () | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 2.07 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Cosmetic Procedures | Yet to Update () | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
Spa Treatment | Yet to Update () | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Haircuts | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 250 CRC (0.45 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 8.89 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 45,000 CRC (81 USD) | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 7,000 CRC (12.60 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Summer Dress | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Men's Suit | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Socks For Men | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Socks For Women | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Sportswear | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.53 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Children's Jeans | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 45,000 CRC (81 USD) | 8,000 TWD (248 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 6,000 TWD (186 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 2.45 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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PreSchool Fees | 60,000 CRC (108 USD) | 12,000 TWD (372 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 80,000 CRC (144 USD) | 20,000 TWD (620 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 25,000 TWD (775 USD) |
Private School Fees | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 500,000 CRC (900 USD) | 120,000 TWD (3,720 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 1,000,000 CRC (1,800 USD) | 200,000 TWD (6,200 USD) |
After School Activities | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Special Education Services | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Tutoring | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
School Supplies | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 3.81 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 4,000 CRC (7.20 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) |
Gym Membership | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Bowling | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Mini Golf | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 400 TWD (12.40 USD) |
Video Games | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Streaming Services | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 2.22 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Language Classes | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 18,000 CRC (32.40 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Art Classes | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
Music Lessons | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Educational Software | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.77 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 600,000 CRC (1,080 USD) | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 400,000 CRC (720 USD) | 35,000 TWD (1,085 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 6,666.67 CRC per hour (12 USD) | 933.33 TWD per hour (28.93 USD) |
Average Bonus | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 13 % | 0 to 5 % |
Social Security Contributions | 10 % | 6 % |
Pension Contributions | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 40 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 1,200,000 CRC (2,160 USD) | 45,000 TWD (1,395 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, you would earn 1.04 times less salary as compared to Taiwan.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Taiwan |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 1,800 TWD (55.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.30 times more in Costa Rica, as compared to Taiwan.
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