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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

EURCRCCADUSD

Canada vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.07 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.14 EUR (3.4 USD) in Canada and 4.52 EUR (4.89 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Canada.

3.14 EUR
4.52 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.07 EUR (1.16 USD) in Canada and 1.18 EUR (1.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Canada.

1.07 EUR
1.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.86 EUR (12.84 USD) in Canada and 12.17 EUR (13.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Canada.

11.86 EUR
12.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.56 EUR (11.43 USD) in Canada and 13.82 EUR (14.95 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Canada.

10.56 EUR
13.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.32 EUR (11.16 USD) in Canada and 8.1 EUR (8.76 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Costa Rica.

10.32 EUR
8.10 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.16 EUR (12.07 USD) in Canada and 4.33 EUR (4.69 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Costa Rica.

11.16 EUR
4.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2 EUR (2.17 USD) in Canada and 2.11 EUR (2.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Canada.

2.00 EUR
2.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.81 EUR (3.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.93 EUR (3.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Canada.

2.81 EUR
2.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.38 EUR (2.58 USD) in Canada and 2.79 EUR (3.02 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Canada.

2.38 EUR
2.79 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 26.01 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 32.07 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Canada.

26.01 EUR
32.07 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.15 EUR (2.32 USD) in Canada and 1.04 EUR (1.13 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Costa Rica.

2.15 EUR
1.04 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.2 EUR (2.38 USD) in Canada and 2 EUR (2.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2.20 EUR
2.00 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.08 EUR (10.9 USD) in Canada and 7.95 EUR (8.6 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Costa Rica.

10.08 EUR
7.95 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.33 EUR (2.53 USD) in Canada and 1.79 EUR (1.94 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2.33 EUR
1.79 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in Canada and 2.62 EUR (2.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Canada.

2.31 EUR
2.62 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.89 EUR (3.13 USD) in Canada and 1.92 EUR (2.07 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Costa Rica.

2.89 EUR
1.92 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in Canada and 2.13 EUR (2.3 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Costa Rica.

2.31 EUR
2.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.65 EUR (2.86 USD) in Canada and 2.23 EUR (2.41 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Costa Rica.

2.65 EUR
2.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.09 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 12.97 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Costa Rica.

19.09 EUR
12.97 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.26 EUR (3.53 USD) in Canada and 2.51 EUR (2.72 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23% lower in Costa Rica.

3.26 EUR
2.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 EUR (1.57 USD) in Canada and 2.01 EUR (2.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Canada.

1.45 EUR
2.01 EUR

Restaurant

EURCRCCADUSD

Canada vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.38 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.16 EUR (3.42 USD) in Canada and 2.98 EUR (3.22 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Costa Rica.

3.16 EUR
2.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.73 EUR (1.88 USD) in Canada and 1.78 EUR (1.92 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Canada.

1.73 EUR
1.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.17 EUR (5.6 USD) in Canada and 2.67 EUR (2.89 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Costa Rica.

5.17 EUR
2.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.82 EUR (6.3 USD) in Canada and 4.61 EUR (4.98 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Costa Rica.

5.82 EUR
4.61 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.41 EUR (9.1 USD) in Canada and 8.29 EUR (8.97 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Costa Rica.

8.41 EUR
8.29 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 77.61 EUR (83.98 USD) in Canada and 53.49 EUR (57.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Costa Rica.

77.61 EUR
53.49 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.88 EUR (16.1 USD) in Canada and 10.34 EUR (11.19 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Costa Rica.

14.88 EUR
10.34 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.38 EUR (1.49 USD) in Canada and 1.62 EUR (1.76 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Canada.

1.38 EUR
1.62 EUR

Fuel

EURCRCCADUSD

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 1.1 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 1.06 EUR (1.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Costa Rica.

1.10 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 1.28 EUR (1.39 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Canada.

1.17 EUR
1.28 EUR

LPG 1L

0.87 EUR
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Transportation

EURCRCCADUSD

Canada vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.77 times more for transportation in Canada than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 100.89 EUR (109.17 USD) in Canada and 36.01 EUR (38.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Costa Rica.

100.89 EUR
36.01 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.1 EUR (2.27 USD) in Canada and 0.74 EUR (0.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Costa Rica.

2.10 EUR
0.74 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.05 EUR (21.69 USD) in Canada and 6.51 EUR (7.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Costa Rica.

20.05 EUR
6.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.13 EUR (1.22 USD) in Canada and 1.42 EUR (1.54 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Canada.

1.13 EUR
1.42 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.89 EUR (3.13 USD) in Canada and 1.2 EUR (1.3 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2.89 EUR
1.20 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCRCCADUSD

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 9.7 EUR (10.5 USD) in Canada and 7.37 EUR (7.98 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24% lower in Costa Rica.

9.70 EUR
7.37 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.62 EUR (43.95 USD) in Canada and 55.69 EUR (60.26 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Canada.

40.62 EUR
55.69 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.37 EUR (16.64 USD) in Canada and 27.88 EUR (30.16 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Canada.

15.37 EUR
27.88 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCRCCADUSD

Canada vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.22 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 1571 EUR (1700.02 USD) in Canada and 690.15 EUR (746.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Costa Rica.

1 571 EUR
690.15 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 1319 EUR (1427.78 USD) in Canada and 440.78 EUR (476.95 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Costa Rica.

1 319 EUR
440.78 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 2512 EUR (2717.68 USD) in Canada and 1354 EUR (1464.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2 512 EUR
1 354 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 2045 EUR (2212.46 USD) in Canada and 871.91 EUR (943.47 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Costa Rica.

2 045 EUR
871.91 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCRCCADUSD

Canada vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.19 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 8251 EUR (8928.25 USD) in Canada and 2165 EUR (2342.56 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Costa Rica.

8 251 EUR
2 165 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 6471 EUR (7002.57 USD) in Canada and 1347 EUR (1457.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Costa Rica.

6 471 EUR
1 347 EUR

Salary

EURCRCCADUSD

Canada vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 3.32 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2735 EUR (2958.96 USD) in Canada and 823.62 EUR (891.21 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 69.9% lower in Costa Rica.

2 735 EUR
823.62 EUR

Hotels

EURCRCCADUSD

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

One star

106 EUR
46.8 EUR

Two stars

115 EUR
99.9 EUR

Three stars

155 EUR
198 EUR

Four stars

190 EUR
322 EUR

Five stars

381 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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