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Cost of Living & Prices:
Costa Rica vs. United States

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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Costa Rica vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.29 times less for grocery shopping in Costa Rica than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.15 PLN (4.48 USD) in Costa Rica and 26.7 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Costa Rica.

16.15 PLN
26.70 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.32 PLN (1.48 USD) in Costa Rica and 9.08 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Costa Rica.

5.32 PLN
9.08 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 49.07 PLN (13.62 USD) in Costa Rica and 71.84 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Costa Rica.

49.07 PLN
71.84 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.37 PLN (19.81 USD) in Costa Rica and 64.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in the United States.

71.37 PLN
64.85 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 32.74 PLN (9.09 USD) in Costa Rica and 57.94 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Costa Rica.

32.74 PLN
57.94 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 18.91 PLN (5.25 USD) in Costa Rica and 68.46 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Costa Rica.

18.91 PLN
68.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.85 PLN (2.46 USD) in Costa Rica and 12.03 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Costa Rica.

8.85 PLN
12.03 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 10.61 PLN (2.94 USD) for 12 eggs in Costa Rica and 25.91 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Costa Rica.

10.61 PLN
25.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.31 PLN (2.86 USD) in Costa Rica and 13.73 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Costa Rica.

10.31 PLN
13.73 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 125.03 PLN (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica and 90.04 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

125.03 PLN
90.04 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica and 10.59 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Costa Rica.

3.57 PLN
10.59 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.17 PLN (2.82 USD) in Costa Rica and 18.05 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Costa Rica.

10.17 PLN
18.05 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 35.68 PLN (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica and 61.83 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Costa Rica.

35.68 PLN
61.83 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.21 PLN (2 USD) in Costa Rica and 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United States.

7.21 PLN
5.73 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 11.37 PLN (3.15 USD) in Costa Rica and 14.45 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Costa Rica.

11.37 PLN
14.45 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 15.29 PLN (4.24 USD) in Costa Rica and 20.61 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Costa Rica.

15.29 PLN
20.61 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 12.46 PLN (3.46 USD) in Costa Rica and 13.48 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Costa Rica.

12.46 PLN
13.48 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.85 PLN (2.18 USD) in Costa Rica and 29.8 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Costa Rica.

7.85 PLN
29.80 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 50.55 PLN (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica and 32.36 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

50.55 PLN
32.36 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.56 PLN (3.49 USD) in Costa Rica and 22.95 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Costa Rica.

12.56 PLN
22.95 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 10.35 PLN (2.87 USD) in Costa Rica and 8.97 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in the United States.

10.35 PLN
8.97 PLN

Restaurant

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Costa Rica vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.22 times less for meals in restaurants in Costa Rica than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.79 PLN (3.83 USD) in Costa Rica and 21.11 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Costa Rica.

13.79 PLN
21.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.25 PLN (2.01 USD) in Costa Rica and 11.89 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39% lower in Costa Rica.

7.25 PLN
11.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.63 PLN (2.67 USD) in Costa Rica and 28.82 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Costa Rica.

9.63 PLN
28.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.77 PLN (4.65 USD) in Costa Rica and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Costa Rica.

16.77 PLN
43.24 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.68 PLN (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Costa Rica.

35.68 PLN
43.24 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 214.11 PLN (59.42 USD) in Costa Rica and 504.43 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Costa Rica.

214.11 PLN
504.43 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 37.64 PLN (10.45 USD) in Costa Rica and 93.68 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Costa Rica.

37.64 PLN
93.68 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.88 PLN (1.63 USD) in Costa Rica and 9.19 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in Costa Rica.

5.88 PLN
9.19 PLN

Fuel

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Costa Rica vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.24 times more for fuel in Costa Rica than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.78 PLN (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica and 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in the United States.

3.78 PLN
3.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.75 PLN (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica and 3.34 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

4.75 PLN
3.34 PLN

Transportation

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Costa Rica vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.43 times less for transportation in Costa Rica than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 148.45 PLN (41.2 USD) in Costa Rica and 475.6 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Costa Rica.

148.45 PLN
475.60 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica and 10.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Costa Rica.

3.57 PLN
10.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 28.3 PLN (7.85 USD) in Costa Rica and 151.33 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Costa Rica.

28.30 PLN
151.33 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.49 PLN (1.8 USD) in Costa Rica and 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in Costa Rica.

6.49 PLN
7.82 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.58 PLN (1.83 USD) in Costa Rica and 17.98 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Costa Rica.

6.58 PLN
17.98 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Costa Rica vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 35.68 PLN (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica and 72.06 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Costa Rica.

35.68 PLN
72.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 203.95 PLN (56.6 USD) in Costa Rica and 568.45 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Costa Rica.

203.95 PLN
568.45 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 137.67 PLN (38.21 USD) in Costa Rica and 234.2 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Costa Rica.

137.67 PLN
234.20 PLN

Flats for rent

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Costa Rica vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.16 times less for renting an apartment in Costa Rica than in the United States.

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 3139 PLN (871.12 USD) in Costa Rica and 14620 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Costa Rica.

3 139 PLN
14 620 PLN

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 1973 PLN (547.5 USD) in Costa Rica and 9163 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Costa Rica.

1 973 PLN
9 163 PLN

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 5171 PLN (1435.16 USD) in Costa Rica and 29622 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Costa Rica.

5 171 PLN
29 622 PLN

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 3706 PLN (1028.46 USD) in Costa Rica and 18832 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Costa Rica.

3 706 PLN
18 832 PLN

Flats for sale

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Costa Rica vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.4 times less for buying an apartment in Costa Rica than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 10468 PLN (2905.18 USD) in Costa Rica and 62532 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Costa Rica.

10 468 PLN
62 532 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6169 PLN (1712.09 USD) in Costa Rica and 43871 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Costa Rica.

6 169 PLN
43 871 PLN

Salary

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Costa Rica vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Costa Rica is 5.27 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3519 PLN (976.53 USD) in Costa Rica and 18539 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 81% lower in Costa Rica.

3 519 PLN
18 539 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

182 PLN
374 PLN

Two stars

389 PLN
527 PLN

Three stars

771 PLN
703 PLN

Four stars

1 256 PLN
909 PLN

Five stars

-
2 165 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Costa Rica: 19 cities, 254 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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