Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Costa Rica is 1.89 times more expensive as compared to Uganda.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Costa Rica and Uganda. 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 Uganda.
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 Indicators  | Costa Rica  | Uganda  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 350,000 CRC (630 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 600,000 CRC (1,080 USD) | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 900,000 CRC (1,620 USD) | 3,000,000 UGX (780 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 250,000 CRC (450 USD) | 700,000 UGX (182 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 450,000 CRC (810 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 650,000 CRC (1,170 USD) | 1,800,000 UGX (468 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 5 % | 14 % |
Realtor Commission  | 7 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.25 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Costa Rica is 2.19 times more expensive than Uganda.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 90,000 UGX (23.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 34.32% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Costa Rica costs 1.93 times less compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 7,000 CRC (12.60 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 97.31% more in Costa Rica compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 300 CRC (0.54 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 3,500 CRC (6.30 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
In Costa Rica, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.64 times more expensive than the cost in Uganda.
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 56.58% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 600 CRC (1.08 USD) | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 2,500 UGX (0.65 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 1,800 CRC (3.24 USD) | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 2.02 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 4,000 CRC (7.20 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 1,200 CRC (2.16 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 169.97% more in Costa Rica compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 4,500 CRC (8.10 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 8,000 UGX (2.08 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 700 CRC (1.26 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 3,500 CRC (6.30 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.08 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 400 CRC (0.72 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 700 CRC (1.26 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.84 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 6,000,000 CRC (10,800 USD) | 15,000,000 UGX (3,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 18 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 900 CRC (1.62 USD) | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 3,400 CRC (6.12 USD) | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 2.65 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Costa Rica compared to that of Uganda.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | Yet to Update () | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 80,000 CRC (144 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 250,000 UGX (65 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | Yet to Update () | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.24 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | Yet to Update () | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | Yet to Update () | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Haircuts  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 250 CRC (0.45 USD) | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.77 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 45,000 CRC (81 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 7,000 CRC (12.60 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Sportswear  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.45 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 400,000 UGX (104 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 45,000 CRC (81 USD) | 300,000 UGX (78 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 120,000 UGX (31.20 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.25 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 60,000 CRC (108 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 80,000 CRC (144 USD) | 800,000 UGX (208 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 500,000 CRC (900 USD) | 4,000,000 UGX (1,040 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 1,000,000 CRC (1,800 USD) | 8,000,000 UGX (2,080 USD) |
After School Activities  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Tutoring  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
School Supplies  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.24 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 4,000 CRC (7.20 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Bowling  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Video Games  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.14 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 18,000 CRC (32.40 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Art Classes  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.18 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 600,000 CRC (1,080 USD) | 1,500,000 UGX (390 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 400,000 CRC (720 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 6,666.67 CRC per hour (12 USD) | 13,333.33 UGX per hour (3.47 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 13 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 40 | 35 |
Median Household Income  | 1,200,000 CRC (2,160 USD) | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, you would earn 3.99 times more salary as compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.46 times more in Costa Rica, as compared to Uganda.
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