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Cost of Living & Prices:
Argentina vs. Costa Rica

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.92 times less for grocery shopping in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.39 USD in Argentina and 4.88 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Argentina.

1.39 USD
4.88 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.2 USD in Argentina and 1.28 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Argentina.

1.20 USD
1.28 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.51 USD in Argentina and 13.15 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Argentina.

6.51 USD
13.15 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.81 USD in Argentina and 14.92 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Argentina.

3.81 USD
14.92 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.9 USD in Argentina and 8.74 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Argentina.

3.90 USD
8.74 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2 USD in Argentina and 4.68 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Argentina.

2.00 USD
4.68 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.16 USD in Argentina and 2.28 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Argentina.

1.16 USD
2.28 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.4 USD for 12 eggs in Argentina and 3.17 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Argentina.

1.40 USD
3.17 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.88 USD in Argentina and 3.02 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Argentina.

1.88 USD
3.02 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.37 USD in Argentina and 34.7 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Argentina.

22.37 USD
34.70 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 USD in Argentina and 1.13 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8% lower in Argentina.

1.04 USD
1.13 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.31 USD in Argentina and 2.16 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Argentina.

1.31 USD
2.16 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.92 USD in Argentina and 8.59 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Argentina.

6.92 USD
8.59 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.81 USD in Argentina and 1.94 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Argentina.

0.81 USD
1.94 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.74 USD in Argentina and 2.82 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Argentina.

0.74 USD
2.82 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.7 USD in Argentina and 2.07 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Argentina.

0.70 USD
2.07 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.66 USD in Argentina and 2.3 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Argentina.

0.66 USD
2.30 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.88 USD in Argentina and 2.4 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Argentina.

0.88 USD
2.40 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.38 USD in Argentina and 14.03 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Argentina.

8.38 USD
14.03 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.42 USD in Argentina and 2.71 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Argentina.

1.42 USD
2.71 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.76 USD in Argentina and 2.17 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65% lower in Argentina.

0.76 USD
2.17 USD

Restaurant

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.88 times less for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.75 USD in Argentina and 3.22 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Argentina.

1.75 USD
3.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.03 USD in Argentina and 1.92 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Argentina.

1.03 USD
1.92 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2 USD in Argentina and 2.89 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Argentina.

2.00 USD
2.89 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.5 USD in Argentina and 4.97 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Argentina.

2.50 USD
4.97 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5 USD in Argentina and 8.95 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Argentina.

5.00 USD
8.95 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.07 USD in Argentina and 57.77 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Argentina.

29.07 USD
57.77 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7 USD in Argentina and 11.17 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Argentina.

7.00 USD
11.17 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.88 USD in Argentina and 1.75 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Argentina.

0.88 USD
1.75 USD

Fuel

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.08 times less for fuel in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.2 USD in Argentina and 1.15 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Costa Rica.

1.20 USD
1.15 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 USD in Argentina and 1.39 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Argentina.

1.15 USD
1.39 USD

Transportation

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.31 times less for transportation in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 8.4 USD in Argentina and 38.89 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Argentina.

8.40 USD
38.89 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.15 USD in Argentina and 0.8 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Argentina.

0.15 USD
0.80 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.89 USD in Argentina and 7.03 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Argentina.

4.89 USD
7.03 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.51 USD in Argentina and 1.53 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Argentina.

0.51 USD
1.53 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1 USD in Argentina and 1.29 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Argentina.

1.00 USD
1.29 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5 USD in Argentina and 7.96 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Argentina.

5.00 USD
7.96 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.7 USD in Argentina and 60.14 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Argentina.

22.70 USD
60.14 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8 USD in Argentina and 30.11 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Argentina.

8.00 USD
30.11 USD

Flats for rent

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.24 times less for renting an apartment in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 319.36 USD in Argentina and 745.36 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Argentina.

319.36 USD
745.36 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 228.69 USD in Argentina and 476.04 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 52% lower in Argentina.

228.69 USD
476.04 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 624.73 USD in Argentina and 1462 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Argentina.

624.73 USD
1 462 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 445.07 USD in Argentina and 941.66 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Argentina.

445.07 USD
941.66 USD

Flats for sale

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.19 times more for buying an apartment in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2499 USD in Argentina and 2338 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Costa Rica.

2 499 USD
2 338 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2032 USD in Argentina and 1454 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Costa Rica.

2 032 USD
1 454 USD

Salary

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 2.19 times lower than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 405.49 USD in Argentina and 889.5 USD in Costa Rica. The average salary is 54.4% lower in Argentina.

405.49 USD
889.50 USD

Hotels

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

42.6 USD
50.6 USD

Two stars

62.9 USD
108 USD

Three stars

136 USD
214 USD

Four stars

226 USD
349 USD

Five stars

399 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Argentina: 20 cities, 528 hotels • Costa Rica: 19 cities, 254 hotels

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