Cost of living comparison

Faroe Islands

compared to

Costa Rica

Costa Rica vs. Faroe Islands Cost of Living Summary

Costa Rica is 24.8% cheaper than Faroe Islands overall.

Restaurants: pay 39.3% less in Costa Rica
Groceries: pay 37.5% less in Costa Rica
Transportation: pay 29.5% more in Costa Rica
Housing: pay 29.4% less in Costa Rica
Childcare: pay 52.1% more in Costa Rica
Entertainment and Sports: pay 41.5% less in Costa Rica
Clothing: pay 40.0% less in Costa Rica

The cost of childcare and transportation in Costa Rica are more expensive than in Faroe Islands. Expenses including entertainment and sports, clothing, restaurants, groceries, and housing are lower in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica vs. Faroe Islands Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Costa Rica instead of Faroe Islands, you would:

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pay 39.3% less for restaurants

	Faroe Islands	Costa Rica
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$18.71 DKK125.29	$11.15 CRC5,063.11	-40.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$19.96 DKK133.67	$10.85 CRC4,926.96	-45.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.12 DKK20.90	$2.43 CRC1,104.15	-22.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.37 DKK15.89	$1.79 CRC811.36	-24.7%
Average			-39.3%

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pay 37.5% less for groceries

	Faroe Islands	Costa Rica
Bread 1 loaf	$8.07 DKK54.05	$2.77 CRC1,259.30	-65.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.92 DKK46.34	$4.82 CRC2,188.51	-30.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.97 DKK66.80	$8.37 CRC3,801.08	-16.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.35 DKK42.54	$3.63 CRC1,650.45	-42.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.46 DKK43.23	$4.40 CRC1,998.69	-31.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.83 DKK12.29	$2.20 CRC1,000.99	+20.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.51 DKK16.84	$0.73 CRC329.31	-71.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.72 DKK18.20	$1.67 CRC756.58	-38.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.34 DKK15.70	$1.43 CRC650.92	-38.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.65 DKK11.07	$1.44 CRC653.84	-12.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.08 DKK13.96	$1.33 CRC602.69	-36.3%
Average			-37.5%

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pay 29.5% more for transportation

	Faroe Islands	Costa Rica
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.59 DKK44.11	$5.78 CRC2,626.17	-12.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.96 DKK200.66	$66.80 CRC30,340.09	+123.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	$22,830.95 CRC10M
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$15.71 CRC7,134.70
Average			+29.5%

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pay 29.4% less for housing

	Faroe Islands	Costa Rica
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$89.88 DKK601.99	$51.66 CRC23,462.03	-42.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,084.60 DKK7,264.01	$834.08 CRC379K	-23.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$894.30 DKK5,989.49	$597.43 CRC271K	-33.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$98.04 DKK656.64	$68.56 CRC31,138.15	-30.1%
Average			-29.4%

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pay 52.1% more for childcare

	Faroe Islands	Costa Rica
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$488.12 DKK3,269.14	$742.27 CRC337K	+52.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$13,434.66 CRC6M
Average			+52.1%

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pay 41.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Faroe Islands	Costa Rica
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.48 DKK63.52	$2.91 CRC1,320.39	-69.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.45 DKK43.19	$4.06 CRC1,843.59	-37.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$11.24 DKK75.25	$5.29 CRC2,404.55	-52.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$55.13 DKK369.22	$66.37 CRC30,141.38	+20.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$16.10 DKK107.86	$7.92 CRC3,596.43	-50.8%
Average			-41.5%

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pay 40.0% less for clothing

	Faroe Islands	Costa Rica
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$140.41 DKK940.36	$67.50 CRC30,654.25	-51.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$59.92 DKK401.33	$49.52 CRC22,492.04	-17.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$166.66 DKK1,116.19	$122.64 CRC55,697.30	-26.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$244.68 DKK1,638.75	$108.52 CRC49,287.99	-55.6%
Average			-40.0%

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