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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 1.15 times less for grocery shopping in Austria than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in Austria and 4.17 EUR (4.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Austria.

2.23 EUR
4.17 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.96 USD) in Austria and 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Costa Rica.

1.67 EUR
1.09 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.11 EUR (17.72 USD) in Austria and 11.22 EUR (13.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Costa Rica.

15.11 EUR
11.22 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (7.04 USD) in Austria and 12.73 EUR (14.93 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Austria.

6.00 EUR
12.73 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.64 EUR (12.48 USD) in Austria and 7.46 EUR (8.75 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Costa Rica.

10.64 EUR
7.46 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (7.04 USD) in Austria and 3.99 EUR (4.68 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Costa Rica.

6.00 EUR
3.99 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Austria and 1.94 EUR (2.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49% lower in Austria.

0.99 EUR
1.94 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.71 EUR (4.35 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 2.7 EUR (3.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Costa Rica.

3.71 EUR
2.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Austria and 2.58 EUR (3.02 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45% lower in Austria.

1.42 EUR
2.58 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 11.94 EUR (14 USD) in Austria and 29.59 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Austria.

11.94 EUR
29.59 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Austria and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Costa Rica.

1.47 EUR
0.96 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in Austria and 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Costa Rica.

1.86 EUR
1.84 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.94 EUR (12.83 USD) in Austria and 7.33 EUR (8.59 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33% lower in Costa Rica.

10.94 EUR
7.33 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in Austria and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Austria.

1.30 EUR
1.65 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.37 EUR (1.61 USD) in Austria and 2.41 EUR (2.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Austria.

1.37 EUR
2.41 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Austria and 1.77 EUR (2.07 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23% lower in Costa Rica.

2.30 EUR
1.77 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.53 EUR (1.79 USD) in Austria and 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Austria.

1.53 EUR
1.96 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in Austria and 2.05 EUR (2.41 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Austria.

1.85 EUR
2.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.61 EUR (14.79 USD) in Austria and 11.97 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Costa Rica.

12.61 EUR
11.97 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.03 EUR (3.55 USD) in Austria and 2.31 EUR (2.71 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Costa Rica.

3.03 EUR
2.31 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Austria and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Austria.

0.59 EUR
1.85 EUR

Restaurant

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.26 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.62 EUR (4.24 USD) in Austria and 2.75 EUR (3.22 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24% lower in Costa Rica.

3.62 EUR
2.75 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.62 EUR (3.07 USD) in Austria and 1.64 EUR (1.92 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Costa Rica.

2.62 EUR
1.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.2 EUR (4.92 USD) in Austria and 2.46 EUR (2.89 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Costa Rica.

4.20 EUR
2.46 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.69 USD) in Austria and 4.24 EUR (4.98 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Austria.

4.00 EUR
4.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9 EUR (10.55 USD) in Austria and 7.64 EUR (8.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Costa Rica.

9.00 EUR
7.64 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (70.35 USD) in Austria and 49.29 EUR (57.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Costa Rica.

60.00 EUR
49.29 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.5 EUR (17 USD) in Austria and 9.53 EUR (11.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Costa Rica.

14.50 EUR
9.53 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in Austria and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2.04 EUR
1.50 EUR

Fuel

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.31 times more for fuel in Austria than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Austria and 0.98 EUR (1.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31% lower in Costa Rica.

1.42 EUR
0.98 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Austria and 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Costa Rica.

1.40 EUR
1.18 EUR

Transportation

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.84 times more for transportation in Austria than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 45 EUR (52.76 USD) in Austria and 33.18 EUR (38.91 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Costa Rica.

45.00 EUR
33.18 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.4 EUR (2.81 USD) in Austria and 0.68 EUR (0.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Costa Rica.

2.40 EUR
0.68 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (29.31 USD) in Austria and 6 EUR (7.04 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 76% lower in Costa Rica.

25.00 EUR
6.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in Austria and 1.31 EUR (1.53 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Costa Rica.

1.55 EUR
1.31 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.69 USD) in Austria and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Costa Rica.

4.00 EUR
1.10 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 11 EUR (12.9 USD) in Austria and 6.79 EUR (7.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Costa Rica.

11.00 EUR
6.79 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 27.94 EUR (32.76 USD) in Austria and 51.31 EUR (60.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Austria.

27.94 EUR
51.31 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.64 EUR (23.03 USD) in Austria and 25.69 EUR (30.12 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Austria.

19.64 EUR
25.69 EUR

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.39 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 878.12 EUR (1029.62 USD) in Austria and 635.95 EUR (745.67 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Costa Rica.

878.12 EUR
635.95 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 656.19 EUR (769.4 USD) in Austria and 406.17 EUR (476.24 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Costa Rica.

656.19 EUR
406.17 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 1628 EUR (1908.36 USD) in Austria and 1247 EUR (1462.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Costa Rica.

1 628 EUR
1 247 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 1137 EUR (1332.8 USD) in Austria and 803.44 EUR (942.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Costa Rica.

1 137 EUR
803.44 EUR

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.94 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 7930 EUR (9297.72 USD) in Austria and 1995 EUR (2339.06 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Costa Rica.

7 930 EUR
1 995 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 4835 EUR (5669.7 USD) in Austria and 1241 EUR (1454.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Costa Rica.

4 835 EUR
1 241 EUR

Salary

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Austria vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 3.87 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2939 EUR (3446.06 USD) in Austria and 758.94 EUR (889.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 74.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2 939 EUR
758.94 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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43.2 EUR

Two stars

149 EUR
92.2 EUR

Three stars

226 EUR
182 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
297 EUR

Five stars

650 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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