Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Costa Rica

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.5 USD in Canada and 3.18 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Costa Rica.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.73 USD in Canada and 2.85 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Costa Rica.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.31 USD in Canada and 8.85 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Costa Rica.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.47 USD in Canada and 11.04 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33% lower in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 USD in Canada and 1.15 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Costa Rica.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.73 USD in Canada and 38.45 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.2 USD in Canada and 6.95 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.2 USD in Canada and 1.28 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60% lower in Costa Rica.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.74 USD in Canada and 7.87 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.03 USD in Canada and 29.76 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Canada.

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 1740 USD in Canada and 736.89 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Costa Rica.

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 2781 USD in Canada and 1445 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 48% lower 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 9138 USD in Canada and 2312 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3028 USD in Canada and 879.39 USD in Costa Rica. The average salary is 71% lower in Costa Rica.