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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 1.46 times less for grocery shopping in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in Argentina and 3.86 EUR (4.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44% lower in Argentina.

2.16 EUR
3.86 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.07 USD) in Argentina and 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Costa Rica.

1.79 EUR
1.27 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.13 EUR (9.42 USD) in Argentina and 11.74 EUR (13.61 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Argentina.

8.13 EUR
11.74 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.18 EUR (6 USD) in Argentina and 17.08 EUR (19.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Argentina.

5.18 EUR
17.08 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.95 EUR (8.05 USD) in Argentina and 7.84 EUR (9.08 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Argentina.

6.95 EUR
7.84 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.02 EUR (3.5 USD) in Argentina and 4.53 EUR (5.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Argentina.

3.02 EUR
4.53 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in Argentina and 2.12 EUR (2.45 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Argentina.

1.89 EUR
2.12 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.86 EUR (3.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Argentina and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2.86 EUR
2.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.69 EUR (3.12 USD) in Argentina and 2.47 EUR (2.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2.69 EUR
2.47 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.3 EUR (22.37 USD) in Argentina and 29.94 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Argentina.

19.30 EUR
29.94 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) in Argentina and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Costa Rica.

1.63 EUR
0.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.31 EUR (2.68 USD) in Argentina and 2.43 EUR (2.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Argentina.

2.31 EUR
2.43 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.72 EUR (12.42 USD) in Argentina and 8.54 EUR (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Costa Rica.

10.72 EUR
8.54 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Argentina and 1.73 EUR (2 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Argentina.

1.30 EUR
1.73 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Argentina and 2.72 EUR (3.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Argentina.

1.20 EUR
2.72 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Argentina and 3.66 EUR (4.24 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Argentina.

1.04 EUR
3.66 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Argentina and 2.98 EUR (3.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Argentina.

1.23 EUR
2.98 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in Argentina and 1.88 EUR (2.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Argentina.

1.87 EUR
1.88 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.23 EUR (8.38 USD) in Argentina and 12.11 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Argentina.

7.23 EUR
12.11 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.22 EUR (2.57 USD) in Argentina and 3.01 EUR (3.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Argentina.

2.22 EUR
3.01 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.27 EUR (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 2.48 EUR (2.87 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Argentina.

1.27 EUR
2.48 EUR

Restaurant

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.08 times more for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in Argentina and 3.3 EUR (3.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3.46 EUR
3.30 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.86 EUR (2.15 USD) in Argentina and 1.73 EUR (2.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 7% lower in Costa Rica.

1.86 EUR
1.73 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.06 EUR (3.55 USD) in Argentina and 2.31 EUR (2.67 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Costa Rica.

3.06 EUR
2.31 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (4 USD) in Argentina and 4.01 EUR (4.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14% lower in Argentina.

3.45 EUR
4.01 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in Argentina and 8.54 EUR (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Costa Rica.

10.35 EUR
8.54 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 51.77 EUR (60 USD) in Argentina and 51.25 EUR (59.4 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1% lower in Costa Rica.

51.77 EUR
51.25 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.94 EUR (15 USD) in Argentina and 9.01 EUR (10.44 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Costa Rica.

12.94 EUR
9.01 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.27 EUR (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Argentina.

1.27 EUR
1.41 EUR

Fuel

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times less for fuel in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Argentina and 0.91 EUR (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Costa Rica.

0.94 EUR
0.91 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Argentina and 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Argentina.

0.90 EUR
1.14 EUR

Transportation

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.91 times less for transportation in Argentina than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.53 EUR (18 USD) in Argentina and 35.53 EUR (41.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Argentina.

15.53 EUR
35.53 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in Argentina and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Argentina.

0.60 EUR
0.85 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.82 EUR (6.75 USD) in Argentina and 6.77 EUR (7.85 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14% lower in Argentina.

5.82 EUR
6.77 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Argentina and 1.55 EUR (1.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Argentina.

0.86 EUR
1.55 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Argentina and 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Argentina.

1.41 EUR
1.58 EUR

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 7.77 EUR (9 USD) in Argentina and 8.54 EUR (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9% lower in Argentina.

7.77 EUR
8.54 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 35.88 EUR (41.59 USD) in Argentina and 48.82 EUR (56.58 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Argentina.

35.88 EUR
48.82 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.47 EUR (12.14 USD) in Argentina and 32.95 EUR (38.19 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Argentina.

10.47 EUR
32.95 EUR

Flats for rent

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.26 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 567.59 EUR (657.84 USD) in Argentina and 751.25 EUR (870.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Argentina.

567.59 EUR
751.25 EUR

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 385.5 EUR (446.79 USD) in Argentina and 472.16 EUR (547.24 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Argentina.

385.50 EUR
472.16 EUR

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 1017 EUR (1178.33 USD) in Argentina and 1238 EUR (1434.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Argentina.

1 017 EUR
1 238 EUR

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 695.23 EUR (805.77 USD) in Argentina and 886.94 EUR (1027.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Argentina.

695.23 EUR
886.94 EUR

Flats for sale

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1 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 2298 EUR (2663.48 USD) in Argentina and 2505 EUR (2903.77 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Argentina.

2 298 EUR
2 505 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1685 EUR (1952.94 USD) in Argentina and 1476 EUR (1711.26 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Costa Rica.

1 685 EUR
1 476 EUR

Salary

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Argentina vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 1.3 times lower than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 647.11 EUR (750 USD) in Argentina and 842.16 EUR (976.06 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 23.2% lower in Argentina.

647.11 EUR
842.16 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

36.7 EUR
43.7 EUR

Two stars

54.2 EUR
93.3 EUR

Three stars

118 EUR
185 EUR

Four stars

195 EUR
301 EUR

Five stars

344 EUR
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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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