Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Costa Rica

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.58 USD in Canada and 3.09 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.86 USD in Canada and 2.77 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Costa Rica.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.52 USD in Canada and 8.59 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Costa Rica.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.84 USD in Canada and 10.72 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.25 USD in Canada and 1.18 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Costa Rica.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.23 USD in Canada and 37.32 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.7 USD in Canada and 6.75 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.27 USD in Canada and 1.24 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Costa Rica.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.98 USD in Canada and 7.64 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.4% 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 17.4 USD in Canada and 28.89 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.8% 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 1779 USD in Canada and 715.31 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 59.8% 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 2843 USD in Canada and 1403 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.7% 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 9341 USD in Canada and 2244 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 76% lower in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3096 USD in Canada and 853.64 USD in Costa Rica. The average salary is 72.4% lower in Costa Rica.