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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Costa Rica

Learn about the similarities and differences between Argentina and Costa Rica by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Argentina vs. Costa Rica - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Costa Rica is 19 730 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 5341% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
19 730 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Costa Rica has a coastline of 801.6 mi.

3 100.0 mi
801.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, with a population of about 2 890 150 people. In contrast, the largest city in Costa Rica is San José, where the population is 1 188 020.

2 890 150 ppl
1 188 020 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Costa Rica is Cerro Chirripó, which rises to a height of 12 533 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
12 533 ft
Cerro Chirripó

Highest recorded temperature

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
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Lowest recorded temperature

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
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Society

Argentina vs. Costa Rica - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Costa Rica is home to 5 094 118 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
5 094 118 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 79.4 years in Costa Rica.

78.1 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 32.6 years in Costa Rica.

32.4 years
32.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.04% in Costa Rica.

0.84%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 97.9% in Costa Rica.

99.0%
97.9%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Costa Rica the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Costa Rica, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Costa Rica: 21 143 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
21 143 Int$
Ranking: 40/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Costa Rica: Costa Rican Colon (CRC).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
CRC
Costa Rican Colon

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Costa Rica: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Costa Rica has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURCRCARSUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Costa Rica - January, February, March, April.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B32 EUR - 43 EUR
T79 EUR - 106 EUR
B42 EUR - 53 EUR
T117 EUR - 146 EUR

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