Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Costa Rica

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.41 USD in Canada and 3.22 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Costa Rica.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.57 USD in Canada and 2.89 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Costa Rica.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.05 USD in Canada and 8.95 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Costa Rica.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.02 USD in Canada and 11.17 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.3% 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 108.65 USD in Canada and 38.89 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.59 USD in Canada and 7.03 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.11 USD in Canada and 1.29 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Costa Rica.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.45 USD in Canada and 7.96 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.8% 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 16.56 USD in Canada and 30.11 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45% 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 1692 USD in Canada and 745.36 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 55.9% 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 2705 USD in Canada and 1462 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46% 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 8885 USD in Canada and 2338 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2945 USD in Canada and 889.5 USD in Costa Rica. The average salary is 69.8% lower in Costa Rica.