Cost of living comparison
Costa Rica is 2.0 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.4% less in Costa Rica
- Groceries
-
pay 24.4% more in Costa Rica
- Transportation
-
pay 3.2 times more in Costa Rica
- Housing
-
pay 30.6% less in Costa Rica
- Childcare
-
pay 5.6 times more in Costa Rica
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 13.9% more in Costa Rica
- Clothing
-
pay 39.4% more in Costa Rica
The cost of childcare, transportation, clothing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Costa Rica are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in Costa Rica. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Costa Rica.
If you lived in Costa Rica instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 12.4% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Costa Rica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$9.75
CRC4,910.60
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$9.08
CRC4,575.11
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$2.01
CRC1,012.91
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.49
CRC751.42
|
|
pay 24.4% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Costa Rica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$2.53
CRC1,275.68
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.76
CRC1,895.61
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$6.98
CRC3,514.36
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$3.21
CRC1,618.26
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$3.97
CRC2,000.48
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.79
CRC901.46
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.62
CRC310.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.22
CRC612.81
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$1.22
CRC615.45
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$1.09
CRC551.29
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.11
CRC561.08
|
|
pay 3.2 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Costa Rica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$5.63
CRC2,834.82
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$49.00
CRC24,684.99
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$35,063.37
CRC17,664,435.33
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$15.62
CRC7,870.26
|
|
pay 30.6% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Costa Rica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$48.50
CRC24,433.84
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$778.04
CRC391,964.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$547.50
CRC275,824.49
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$68.26
CRC34,387.28
|
|
pay 5.6 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Costa Rica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$519.07
CRC261,498.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$10,987.74
CRC5,535,471.04
|
|
pay 13.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Costa Rica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$2.73
CRC1,373.90
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$3.65
CRC1,840.96
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$4.58
CRC2,308.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$59.46
CRC29,955.41
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$8.63
CRC4,345.61
|
|
pay 39.4% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Costa Rica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$65.32
CRC32,909.14
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$44.54
CRC22,438.81
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$110.39
CRC55,610.68
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$97.22
CRC48,976.49
|
|
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