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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland 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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Switzerland vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.83 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.58 USD) in Switzerland and 4.16 EUR (4.87 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6% lower in Switzerland.

3.91 EUR
4.16 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 1.09 EUR (1.27 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2.83 EUR
1.09 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.84 EUR (63.05 USD) in Switzerland and 11.19 EUR (13.1 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Costa Rica.

53.84 EUR
11.19 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.89 EUR (16.26 USD) in Switzerland and 12.7 EUR (14.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Costa Rica.

13.89 EUR
12.70 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.17 EUR (32.99 USD) in Switzerland and 7.44 EUR (8.72 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Costa Rica.

28.17 EUR
7.44 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.61 EUR (11.26 USD) in Switzerland and 3.98 EUR (4.66 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Costa Rica.

9.61 EUR
3.98 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Costa Rica.

2.19 EUR
1.94 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.41 EUR (7.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.7 EUR (3.16 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Costa Rica.

6.41 EUR
2.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.4 USD) in Switzerland and 2.57 EUR (3.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Costa Rica.

2.91 EUR
2.57 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.49 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 29.63 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Switzerland.

14.49 EUR
29.63 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in Switzerland and 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Costa Rica.

2.39 EUR
0.96 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.2 EUR (3.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Costa Rica.

3.20 EUR
1.84 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.56 EUR (32.28 USD) in Switzerland and 7.31 EUR (8.56 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Costa Rica.

27.56 EUR
7.31 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.79 EUR (2.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Costa Rica.

1.79 EUR
1.65 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.83 USD) in Switzerland and 2.4 EUR (2.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Costa Rica.

2.41 EUR
2.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.78 USD) in Switzerland and 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Costa Rica.

3.23 EUR
1.76 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.58 EUR (3.03 USD) in Switzerland and 1.96 EUR (2.29 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24% lower in Costa Rica.

2.58 EUR
1.96 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (4.14 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.4 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Costa Rica.

3.54 EUR
2.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.17 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 11.98 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Costa Rica.

17.17 EUR
11.98 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.6 EUR (5.39 USD) in Switzerland and 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Costa Rica.

4.60 EUR
2.31 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Switzerland.

1.42 EUR
1.84 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.56 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.68 EUR (6.66 USD) in Switzerland and 2.74 EUR (3.21 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Costa Rica.

5.68 EUR
2.74 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.75 EUR (5.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Costa Rica.

4.75 EUR
1.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (10.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2.46 EUR (2.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Costa Rica.

8.55 EUR
2.46 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.76 USD) in Switzerland and 4.23 EUR (4.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Costa Rica.

7.48 EUR
4.23 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.02 EUR (18.77 USD) in Switzerland and 7.62 EUR (8.93 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Costa Rica.

16.02 EUR
7.62 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.18 EUR (150.13 USD) in Switzerland and 49.16 EUR (57.58 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Costa Rica.

128.18 EUR
49.16 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.7 EUR (31.28 USD) in Switzerland and 9.5 EUR (11.13 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Costa Rica.

26.70 EUR
9.50 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.42 EUR (5.18 USD) in Switzerland and 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Costa Rica.

4.42 EUR
1.49 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.65 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 0.98 EUR (1.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Costa Rica.

1.81 EUR
0.98 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Costa Rica.

1.75 EUR
1.18 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.74 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.2 EUR (113.85 USD) in Switzerland and 33.09 EUR (38.76 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 66% lower in Costa Rica.

97.20 EUR
33.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.5 USD) in Switzerland and 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Costa Rica.

4.70 EUR
0.68 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.45 EUR (100.09 USD) in Switzerland and 5.99 EUR (7.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 93% lower in Costa Rica.

85.45 EUR
5.99 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 EUR (6.26 USD) in Switzerland and 1.31 EUR (1.53 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Costa Rica.

5.34 EUR
1.31 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.21 EUR (8.44 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Costa Rica.

7.21 EUR
1.10 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland 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 21.36 EUR (25.02 USD) in Switzerland and 6.77 EUR (7.93 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Costa Rica.

21.36 EUR
6.77 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.23 EUR (109.19 USD) in Switzerland and 51.18 EUR (59.94 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Costa Rica.

93.23 EUR
51.18 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.73 EUR (50.04 USD) in Switzerland and 25.62 EUR (30.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40% lower in Costa Rica.

42.73 EUR
25.62 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.57 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland 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 2229 EUR (2611.1 USD) in Switzerland and 634.3 EUR (742.91 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2 229 EUR
634.30 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 1706 EUR (1998.58 USD) in Switzerland and 405.11 EUR (474.47 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Costa Rica.

1 706 EUR
405.11 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 4139 EUR (4848.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1244 EUR (1457.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Costa Rica.

4 139 EUR
1 244 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 2953 EUR (3459.05 USD) in Switzerland and 801.34 EUR (938.56 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Costa Rica.

2 953 EUR
801.34 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.1 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland 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 20527 EUR (24041.56 USD) in Switzerland and 1990 EUR (2330.38 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Costa Rica.

20 527 EUR
1 990 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 12060 EUR (14124.45 USD) in Switzerland and 1238 EUR (1449.43 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Costa Rica.

12 060 EUR
1 238 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 8.97 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6790 EUR (7953.11 USD) in Switzerland and 756.96 EUR (886.57 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 88.9% lower in Costa Rica.

6 790 EUR
756.96 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
43.2 EUR

Two stars

142 EUR
92.3 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
183 EUR

Four stars

293 EUR
298 EUR

Five stars

534 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) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • Costa Rica: 19 cities, 254 hotels

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