Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Costa Rica

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.47 USD in Switzerland and 3.17 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 51% lower in Costa Rica.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.73 USD in Switzerland and 2.84 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Costa Rica.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.25 USD in Switzerland and 8.83 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Costa Rica.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 30.42 USD in Switzerland and 11.01 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 63.8% 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 110.72 USD in Switzerland and 38.34 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 97.34 USD in Switzerland and 6.94 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Costa Rica.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.21 USD in Switzerland and 1.28 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Costa Rica.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 24.33 USD in Switzerland and 7.85 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 67.7% 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 48.67 USD in Switzerland and 29.68 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39% 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 2539 USD in Switzerland and 734.86 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.1% 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 4715 USD in Switzerland and 1441 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 69.4% 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 23381 USD in Switzerland and 2305 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7735 USD in Switzerland and 876.97 USD in Costa Rica. The average salary is 88.7% lower in Costa Rica.