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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Costa Rica

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria 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

Austria vs. Costa Rica - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Costa Rica is 19 730 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 64.13% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
19 730 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Costa Rica has a coastline of 801.6 mi.

0.0 mi
801.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Austria is Vienna, with a population of about 1 805 680 people. In contrast, the largest city in Costa Rica is San José, where the population is 1 188 020.

1 805 680 ppl
1 188 020 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Costa Rica is Cerro Chirripó, which rises to a height of 12 533 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
12 533 ft
Cerro Chirripó

Highest recorded temperature

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
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Lowest recorded temperature

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
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Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Costa Rica is home to 5 094 118 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
5 094 118 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 79.4 years in Costa Rica.

82.1 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 32.6 years in Costa Rica.

44.5 years
32.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 1.04% in Costa Rica.

0.32%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 97.9% in Costa Rica.

98.0%
97.9%

Language

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

german
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Costa Rica: 21 143 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
21 143 Int$
Ranking: 66/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Costa Rica: Costa Rican Colon (CRC).

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EUR
Euro
CRC
Costa Rican Colon

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Costa Rica: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; 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 United States (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
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B44 USD - 56 USD
T127 USD - 159 USD

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