Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Costa Rica

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.95 USD in Switzerland and 3.17 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Costa Rica.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.95 USD in Switzerland and 2.84 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Costa Rica.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.79 USD in Switzerland and 8.83 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Costa Rica.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.98 USD in Switzerland and 11.01 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60.7% 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 101.83 USD in Switzerland and 38.34 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 89.52 USD in Switzerland and 6.93 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.55 USD in Switzerland and 1.28 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 83% lower in Costa Rica.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 22.38 USD in Switzerland and 7.85 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.9% 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 44.76 USD in Switzerland and 29.68 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.7% 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 2336 USD in Switzerland and 734.78 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 68.5% 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 4337 USD in Switzerland and 1441 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 66.8% 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 21505 USD in Switzerland and 2305 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7114 USD in Switzerland and 876.88 USD in Costa Rica. The average salary is 87.7% lower in Costa Rica.