Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Costa Rica is 1.98 times less expensive as compared to United Arab Emirates.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Costa Rica and United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates.
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 Indicators  | Costa Rica  | United Arab Emirates  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 350,000 CRC (630 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 600,000 CRC (1,080 USD) | 6,500 AED (1,755 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 900,000 CRC (1,620 USD) | 9,000 AED (2,430 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 250,000 CRC (450 USD) | 2,500 AED (675 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 450,000 CRC (810 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 650,000 CRC (1,170 USD) | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 5 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 7 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.25 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Costa Rica is 1.52 times less expensive than United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 800 AED (216 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 87.46% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Costa Rica costs 10.00 times less compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 350 AED (94.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 7,000 CRC (12.60 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 45.71% less in Costa Rica compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 300 CRC (0.54 USD) | 2 AED (0.54 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 15 AED (4.05 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 35 AED (9.45 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 3,500 CRC (6.30 USD) | 25 AED (6.75 USD) |
In Costa Rica, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.04 times less expensive than the cost in United Arab Emirates.
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 18.52% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 600 CRC (1.08 USD) | 6 AED (1.62 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 8 AED (2.16 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 12 AED (3.24 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 1,800 CRC (3.24 USD) | 8 AED (2.16 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.08 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 4,000 CRC (7.20 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 800 CRC (1.44 USD) | 15 AED (4.05 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 6 AED (1.62 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 1,200 CRC (2.16 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 8.25% more in Costa Rica compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 4,500 CRC (8.10 USD) | 90 AED (24.30 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 700 CRC (1.26 USD) | 25 AED (6.75 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 35 AED (9.45 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 3,500 CRC (6.30 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 3.40 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 400 CRC (0.72 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 700 CRC (1.26 USD) | 12 AED (3.24 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 1.50 AED (0.41 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.43 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 6,000,000 CRC (10,800 USD) | 50,000 AED (13,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 900 CRC (1.62 USD) | 2.50 AED (0.68 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 3,400 CRC (6.12 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.28 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Costa Rica compared to that of United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | Yet to Update () | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 80,000 CRC (144 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | Yet to Update () | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 3.97 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | Yet to Update () | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | Yet to Update () | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Haircuts  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 250 CRC (0.45 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 5.08 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 45,000 CRC (81 USD) | 350 AED (94.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 7,000 CRC (12.60 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 1,500 AED (405 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 12,000 CRC (21.60 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 180 AED (48.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 500 CRC (0.90 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Sportswear  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 2.09 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 1,500 AED (405 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 45,000 CRC (81 USD) | 1,200 AED (324 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 750 AED (202.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 20,000 CRC (36 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 3.22 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 60,000 CRC (108 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 80,000 CRC (144 USD) | 3,000 AED (810 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 100,000 CRC (180 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 150,000 CRC (270 USD) | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 500,000 CRC (900 USD) | 12,000 AED (3,240 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 1,000,000 CRC (1,800 USD) | 25,000 AED (6,750 USD) |
After School Activities  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Tutoring  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 10,000 CRC (18 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
School Supplies  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 4.06 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 4,000 CRC (7.20 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 6,000 CRC (10.80 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Bowling  | 2,500 CRC (4.50 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 2,000 CRC (3.60 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Video Games  | 8,000 CRC (14.40 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 5.10 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 15,000 CRC (27 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 18,000 CRC (32.40 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Art Classes  | 3,000 CRC (5.40 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 CRC (2.70 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 1,000 CRC (1.80 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 CRC (9 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 3.08 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 600,000 CRC (1,080 USD) | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 400,000 CRC (720 USD) | 8,000 AED (2,160 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 6,666.67 CRC per hour (12 USD) | 100 AED per hour (27 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 13 % | 0 to 5 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | Yet to Update |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | Yet to Update |
Cost of Living Index  | 40 | 80 |
Median Household Income  | 1,200,000 CRC (2,160 USD) | 7,000 AED (1,890 USD) |
If you lived in Costa Rica, you would earn 1.73 times less salary as compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Costa Rica | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 50,000 CRC (90 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 30,000 CRC (54 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 40,000 CRC (72 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 25,000 CRC (45 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.50 times less in Costa Rica, as compared to United Arab Emirates.
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