Cost of living in Escazu
compared to
Cost of living in Escazu vs. Costa Rica overall average
Escazu is 15.6% more expensive than Costa Rica overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.7% more in Escazu
- Groceries
-
pay 11.3% more in Escazu
- Transportation
-
pay 4.8% less in Escazu
- Housing
-
pay 36.3% more in Escazu
- Childcare
-
pay 32.1% more in Escazu
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 20.0% more in Escazu
- Clothing
-
pay 10.5% more in Escazu
The cost of housing, childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, clothing, and restaurants in Escazu are more expensive than in Costa Rica.
Escazu Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.95
CRC4,968.96
|
$6.93
-
$21.79
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.91
CRC4,947.41
|
$9.82
-
$17.83
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.06
CRC1,026.78
|
$1.50
-
$3.96
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.67
CRC835.64
|
$1.19
-
$3.57
|
Escazu - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.64
CRC1,317.25
|
$1.19
-
$12.99
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.95
CRC2,473.70
|
$1.98
-
$9.91
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.69
CRC3,839.24
|
$3.78
-
$20.25
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.88
CRC1,436.38
|
$1.93
-
$5.35
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.97
CRC1,980.43
|
$2.25
-
$6.29
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.94
CRC968.17
|
$1.26
-
$3.41
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.65
CRC326.42
|
$0.27
-
$1.08
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.95
CRC972.45
|
$0.90
-
$3.15
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.47
CRC734.38
|
$0.90
-
$3.59
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.55
CRC772.52
|
$0.86
-
$3.41
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.42
CRC710.63
|
$0.45
-
$2.56
|
Escazu - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.39
CRC2,691.06
|
$3.78
-
$6.37
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$30,706.68
CRC15,336,969.86
|
$24,763.45
-
$39,966.70
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.12
CRC8,049.44
|
$12.48
-
$21.00
|
Escazu - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.98
CRC27,462.53
|
$39.62
-
$83.21
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,068.50
CRC533,678.35
|
$849.29
-
$1,287.70
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,068.50
CRC533,678.35
|
$849.29
-
$1,287.70
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$68.88
CRC34,403.62
|
$42.92
-
$181.79
|
Escazu - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$600.27
CRC299,813.02
|
$396.22
-
$990.54
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,147.53
CRC7,066,221.83
|
$10,697.81
-
$19,983.35
|
Escazu - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.67
CRC1,335.80
|
$1.98
-
$4.95
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.85
CRC1,924.93
|
$2.00
-
$6.93
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.95
CRC2,473.70
|
$4.36
-
$7.99
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$106.70
CRC53,292.41
|
$59.43
-
$118.86
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.91
CRC4,947.41
|
$6.93
-
$14.86
|
Escazu - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$61.74
CRC30,838.85
|
$45.56
-
$179.85
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$51.31
CRC25,626.27
|
$39.97
-
$98.92
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$120.28
CRC60,075.69
|
$79.24
-
$199.83
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$106.98
CRC53,432.02
|
$49.53
-
$356.59
|
Escazu - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Costa Rica
to see the average cost of cities throughout Costa Rica, like
Tamarindo,
Playa del Coco,
Samara,
Perez Zeledon,
Puerto Viejo - de Talamanca,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Escazu.
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