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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada 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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Canada vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.09 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.47 EUR (3.96 USD) in Canada and 3.93 EUR (4.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Canada.

3.47 EUR
3.93 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 1.29 EUR (1.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Canada.

0.99 EUR
1.29 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.11 EUR (16.08 USD) in Canada and 11.94 EUR (13.61 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Costa Rica.

14.11 EUR
11.94 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.38 EUR (12.97 USD) in Canada and 17.36 EUR (19.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Canada.

11.38 EUR
17.36 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.04 EUR (12.59 USD) in Canada and 7.97 EUR (9.08 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Costa Rica.

11.04 EUR
7.97 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.64 EUR (14.41 USD) in Canada and 4.6 EUR (5.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Costa Rica.

12.64 EUR
4.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.38 EUR (2.72 USD) in Canada and 2.15 EUR (2.45 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Costa Rica.

2.38 EUR
2.15 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.02 EUR (3.44 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.58 EUR (2.94 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3.02 EUR
2.58 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.83 EUR (3.23 USD) in Canada and 2.51 EUR (2.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Costa Rica.

2.83 EUR
2.51 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.68 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 30.43 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Canada.

24.68 EUR
30.43 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.07 EUR (2.36 USD) in Canada and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58% lower in Costa Rica.

2.07 EUR
0.87 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.34 EUR (2.67 USD) in Canada and 2.47 EUR (2.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Canada.

2.34 EUR
2.47 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.3 EUR (14.03 USD) in Canada and 8.68 EUR (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Costa Rica.

12.30 EUR
8.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.26 EUR (2.58 USD) in Canada and 1.76 EUR (2 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2.26 EUR
1.76 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.43 EUR (2.77 USD) in Canada and 2.77 EUR (3.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Canada.

2.43 EUR
2.77 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.91 EUR (3.31 USD) in Canada and 3.72 EUR (4.24 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Canada.

2.91 EUR
3.72 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.09 EUR (2.38 USD) in Canada and 3.03 EUR (3.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31% lower in Canada.

2.09 EUR
3.03 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.11 EUR (3.55 USD) in Canada and 1.91 EUR (2.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3.11 EUR
1.91 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.12 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 12.31 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Costa Rica.

18.12 EUR
12.31 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.57 EUR (4.07 USD) in Canada and 3.06 EUR (3.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Costa Rica.

3.57 EUR
3.06 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in Canada and 2.52 EUR (2.87 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Canada.

1.69 EUR
2.52 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.42 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in Canada and 3.36 EUR (3.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Canada.

3.34 EUR
3.36 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.86 EUR (2.13 USD) in Canada and 1.76 EUR (2.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Costa Rica.

1.86 EUR
1.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.06 EUR (5.76 USD) in Canada and 2.34 EUR (2.67 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Costa Rica.

5.06 EUR
2.34 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.69 EUR (6.49 USD) in Canada and 4.08 EUR (4.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Costa Rica.

5.69 EUR
4.08 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.48 EUR (10.81 USD) in Canada and 8.68 EUR (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Costa Rica.

9.48 EUR
8.68 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 72.68 EUR (82.86 USD) in Canada and 52.09 EUR (59.39 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Costa Rica.

72.68 EUR
52.09 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.33 EUR (20.9 USD) in Canada and 9.16 EUR (10.44 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50% lower in Costa Rica.

18.33 EUR
9.16 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Canada and 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Canada.

1.42 EUR
1.43 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.03 times less for fuel in Canada than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Costa Rica.

0.98 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 1.16 EUR (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Canada.

1.03 EUR
1.16 EUR

LPG 1L

0.81 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.7 times more for transportation in Canada than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 98.59 EUR (112.41 USD) in Canada and 36.12 EUR (41.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Costa Rica.

98.59 EUR
36.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.12 EUR (2.41 USD) in Canada and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 59% lower in Costa Rica.

2.12 EUR
0.87 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.12 EUR (25.22 USD) in Canada and 6.88 EUR (7.85 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Costa Rica.

22.12 EUR
6.88 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Canada and 1.58 EUR (1.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Canada.

1.26 EUR
1.58 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.16 EUR (3.6 USD) in Canada and 1.6 EUR (1.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Costa Rica.

3.16 EUR
1.60 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Canada 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 10.11 EUR (11.53 USD) in Canada and 8.68 EUR (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Costa Rica.

10.11 EUR
8.68 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.1 EUR (55.98 USD) in Canada and 49.62 EUR (56.57 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1% lower in Canada.

49.10 EUR
49.62 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.94 EUR (20.45 USD) in Canada and 33.49 EUR (38.19 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Canada.

17.94 EUR
33.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.23 times more for renting an apartment in Canada 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 1561 EUR (1779.28 USD) in Canada and 763.63 EUR (870.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Costa Rica.

1 561 EUR
763.63 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 1335 EUR (1521.78 USD) in Canada and 479.94 EUR (547.2 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64% lower in Costa Rica.

1 335 EUR
479.94 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 2547 EUR (2904.13 USD) in Canada and 1258 EUR (1434.37 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Costa Rica.

2 547 EUR
1 258 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 2143 EUR (2443.69 USD) in Canada and 901.55 EUR (1027.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Costa Rica.

2 143 EUR
901.55 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.57 times more for buying an apartment in Canada 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 7860 EUR (8960.98 USD) in Canada and 2547 EUR (2903.59 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Costa Rica.

7 860 EUR
2 547 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 6597 EUR (7521.88 USD) in Canada and 1501 EUR (1711.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Costa Rica.

6 597 EUR
1 501 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 3.25 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2778 EUR (3166.83 USD) in Canada and 856.03 EUR (976 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 69.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2 778 EUR
856.03 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

101 EUR
44.4 EUR

Two stars

109 EUR
94.8 EUR

Three stars

148 EUR
188 EUR

Four stars

180 EUR
306 EUR

Five stars

361 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) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Costa Rica: 19 cities, 254 hotels

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