Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Costa Rica

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.89 USD in Switzerland and 3.24 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45% lower in Costa Rica.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.85 USD in Switzerland and 2.9 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Costa Rica.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.6 USD in Switzerland and 9.01 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.67 USD in Switzerland and 11.23 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.12 USD in Switzerland and 1.15 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Costa Rica.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 100.7 USD in Switzerland and 39.11 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 88.53 USD in Switzerland and 7.07 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 92% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.47 USD in Switzerland and 1.3 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Costa Rica.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 22.13 USD in Switzerland and 8.01 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 63.8% 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 44.26 USD in Switzerland and 30.28 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31.6% lower 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 2310 USD in Switzerland and 749.63 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 67.5% 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 4288 USD in Switzerland and 1470 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65.7% 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 21265 USD in Switzerland and 2351 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7035 USD in Switzerland and 894.6 USD in Costa Rica. The average salary is 87.3% lower in Costa Rica.