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Cost of Living & Prices:
Austria 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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Austria vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.07 times less for grocery shopping in Austria than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.62 EUR (3.05 USD) in Austria and 3.85 EUR (4.49 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Austria.

2.62 EUR
3.85 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.47 USD) in Austria and 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2.12 EUR
1.27 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 21.08 EUR (24.53 USD) in Austria and 11.71 EUR (13.63 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Costa Rica.

21.08 EUR
11.71 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.98 USD) in Austria and 17.04 EUR (19.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Austria.

6.00 EUR
17.04 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.17 EUR (15.32 USD) in Austria and 7.82 EUR (9.09 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Costa Rica.

13.17 EUR
7.82 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.5 EUR (7.56 USD) in Austria and 4.52 EUR (5.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Costa Rica.

6.50 EUR
4.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Austria and 2.11 EUR (2.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Austria.

1.26 EUR
2.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.97 EUR (4.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 2.53 EUR (2.95 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Costa Rica.

3.97 EUR
2.53 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.73 EUR (2.01 USD) in Austria and 2.46 EUR (2.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Austria.

1.73 EUR
2.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.03 EUR (14 USD) in Austria and 29.82 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Austria.

12.03 EUR
29.82 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Austria and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Costa Rica.

1.72 EUR
0.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.47 EUR (2.87 USD) in Austria and 2.43 EUR (2.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Costa Rica.

2.47 EUR
2.43 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.31 EUR (17.81 USD) in Austria and 8.52 EUR (9.91 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Costa Rica.

15.31 EUR
8.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Austria and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Austria.

1.50 EUR
1.72 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Austria and 2.71 EUR (3.16 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Austria.

1.78 EUR
2.71 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.93 EUR (3.41 USD) in Austria and 3.65 EUR (4.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Austria.

2.93 EUR
3.65 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.85 EUR (2.15 USD) in Austria and 2.98 EUR (3.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Austria.

1.85 EUR
2.98 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.76 USD) in Austria and 1.87 EUR (2.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2.37 EUR
1.87 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.71 EUR (14.79 USD) in Austria and 12.06 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Costa Rica.

12.71 EUR
12.06 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.65 EUR (4.25 USD) in Austria and 3 EUR (3.49 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Costa Rica.

3.65 EUR
3.00 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Austria and 2.47 EUR (2.87 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Austria.

0.80 EUR
2.47 EUR

Restaurant

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.54 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.34 EUR (5.05 USD) in Austria and 3.29 EUR (3.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Costa Rica.

4.34 EUR
3.29 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.01 EUR (3.5 USD) in Austria and 1.73 EUR (2.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Costa Rica.

3.01 EUR
1.73 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.82 USD) in Austria and 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 54% lower in Costa Rica.

5.00 EUR
2.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.82 USD) in Austria and 4 EUR (4.66 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20% lower in Costa Rica.

5.00 EUR
4.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.64 USD) in Austria and 8.52 EUR (9.91 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Costa Rica.

10.00 EUR
8.52 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 80 EUR (93.08 USD) in Austria and 51.11 EUR (59.47 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Costa Rica.

80.00 EUR
51.11 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.45 USD) in Austria and 8.99 EUR (10.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Costa Rica.

15.00 EUR
8.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.75 EUR (3.2 USD) in Austria and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2.75 EUR
1.40 EUR

Fuel

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.54 times more for fuel in Austria than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Austria and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Costa Rica.

1.56 EUR
0.90 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.56 EUR (1.81 USD) in Austria and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Costa Rica.

1.56 EUR
1.13 EUR

Transportation

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.99 times more for transportation in Austria than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 51 EUR (59.34 USD) in Austria and 35.44 EUR (41.23 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Costa Rica.

51.00 EUR
35.44 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.4 EUR (2.79 USD) in Austria and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Costa Rica.

2.40 EUR
0.85 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 32.4 EUR (37.7 USD) in Austria and 6.76 EUR (7.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Costa Rica.

32.40 EUR
6.76 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.33 USD) in Austria and 1.55 EUR (1.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2.00 EUR
1.55 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.65 USD) in Austria and 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Costa Rica.

4.00 EUR
1.57 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Austria 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 12 EUR (13.96 USD) in Austria and 8.52 EUR (9.91 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29% lower in Costa Rica.

12.00 EUR
8.52 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.55 EUR (50.67 USD) in Austria and 48.69 EUR (56.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Austria.

43.55 EUR
48.69 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.08 EUR (26.85 USD) in Austria and 32.86 EUR (38.24 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Austria.

23.08 EUR
32.86 EUR

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.57 times more for renting an apartment in Austria 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 1080 EUR (1256.04 USD) in Austria and 749.29 EUR (871.81 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Costa Rica.

1 080 EUR
749.29 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 776.58 EUR (903.56 USD) in Austria and 470.93 EUR (547.93 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Costa Rica.

776.58 EUR
470.93 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 2010 EUR (2338.87 USD) in Austria and 1234 EUR (1436.29 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Costa Rica.

2 010 EUR
1 234 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 1378 EUR (1603.32 USD) in Austria and 884.63 EUR (1029.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Costa Rica.

1 378 EUR
884.63 EUR

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.85 times more for buying an apartment in Austria 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 9328 EUR (10852.75 USD) in Austria and 2499 EUR (2907.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Costa Rica.

9 328 EUR
2 499 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 5965 EUR (6940.67 USD) in Austria and 1473 EUR (1713.44 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Costa Rica.

5 965 EUR
1 473 EUR

Salary

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 3.43 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2878 EUR (3348.84 USD) in Austria and 839.97 EUR (977.31 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 70.8% lower in Costa Rica.

2 878 EUR
839.97 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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43.5 EUR

Two stars

150 EUR
92.9 EUR

Three stars

227 EUR
184 EUR

Four stars

298 EUR
300 EUR

Five stars

655 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) • Austria: 7 cities, 283 hotels • Costa Rica: 19 cities, 254 hotels

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