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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 1.37 times less for grocery shopping in Costa Rica than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 18.28 PLN (4.85 USD) in Costa Rica and 22.01 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Costa Rica.

18.28 PLN
22.01 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.79 PLN (1.27 USD) in Costa Rica and 9.01 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Costa Rica.

4.79 PLN
9.01 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 49.22 PLN (13.06 USD) in Costa Rica and 79.09 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Costa Rica.

49.22 PLN
79.09 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 55.88 PLN (14.83 USD) in Costa Rica and 67.83 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Costa Rica.

55.88 PLN
67.83 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 32.74 PLN (8.69 USD) in Costa Rica and 65.64 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Costa Rica.

32.74 PLN
65.64 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 17.51 PLN (4.65 USD) in Costa Rica and 60.29 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Costa Rica.

17.51 PLN
60.29 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.53 PLN (2.26 USD) in Costa Rica and 12.1 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Costa Rica.

8.53 PLN
12.10 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.87 PLN (3.15 USD) for 12 eggs in Costa Rica and 17.86 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Costa Rica.

11.87 PLN
17.86 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.3 PLN (3 USD) in Costa Rica and 14.81 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Costa Rica.

11.30 PLN
14.81 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 130.76 PLN (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica and 94.17 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

130.76 PLN
94.17 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.21 PLN (1.12 USD) in Costa Rica and 10.7 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Costa Rica.

4.21 PLN
10.70 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.09 PLN (2.15 USD) in Costa Rica and 16.09 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Costa Rica.

8.09 PLN
16.09 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 32.15 PLN (8.53 USD) in Costa Rica and 62.97 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Costa Rica.

32.15 PLN
62.97 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.25 PLN (1.92 USD) in Costa Rica and 4.71 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in the United States.

7.25 PLN
4.71 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.58 PLN (2.81 USD) in Costa Rica and 14.7 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Costa Rica.

10.58 PLN
14.70 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.75 PLN (2.06 USD) in Costa Rica and 20.08 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Costa Rica.

7.75 PLN
20.08 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.6 PLN (2.28 USD) in Costa Rica and 16.05 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Costa Rica.

8.60 PLN
16.05 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9 PLN (2.39 USD) in Costa Rica and 30.97 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Costa Rica.

9.00 PLN
30.97 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 52.87 PLN (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica and 33.84 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

52.87 PLN
33.84 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.15 PLN (2.69 USD) in Costa Rica and 23.55 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Costa Rica.

10.15 PLN
23.55 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.11 PLN (2.15 USD) in Costa Rica and 9.42 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Costa Rica.

8.11 PLN
9.42 PLN

Restaurant

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Costa Rica vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.79 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 12.05 PLN (3.2 USD) in Costa Rica and 19.67 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Costa Rica.

12.05 PLN
19.67 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.19 PLN (1.91 USD) in Costa Rica and 10.55 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Costa Rica.

7.19 PLN
10.55 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.8 PLN (2.87 USD) in Costa Rica and 30.15 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Costa Rica.

10.80 PLN
30.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 18.63 PLN (4.94 USD) in Costa Rica and 37.68 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Costa Rica.

18.63 PLN
37.68 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 33.53 PLN (8.9 USD) in Costa Rica and 45.22 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Costa Rica.

33.53 PLN
45.22 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 216.28 PLN (57.4 USD) in Costa Rica and 376.82 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Costa Rica.

216.28 PLN
376.82 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 41.81 PLN (11.1 USD) in Costa Rica and 94.21 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Costa Rica.

41.81 PLN
94.21 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.57 PLN (1.74 USD) in Costa Rica and 8.29 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Costa Rica.

6.57 PLN
8.29 PLN

Fuel

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Costa Rica vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.36 times more for fuel in Costa Rica than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.33 PLN (1.15 USD) in Costa Rica and 3.57 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in the United States.

4.33 PLN
3.57 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.22 PLN (1.39 USD) in Costa Rica and 3.46 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in the United States.

5.22 PLN
3.46 PLN

Transportation

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Costa Rica vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.41 times less for transportation in Costa Rica than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 145.6 PLN (38.64 USD) in Costa Rica and 486.1 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Costa Rica.

145.60 PLN
486.10 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.98 PLN (0.79 USD) in Costa Rica and 10.36 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2.98 PLN
10.36 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.34 PLN (6.99 USD) in Costa Rica and 113.05 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Costa Rica.

26.34 PLN
113.05 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.74 PLN (1.52 USD) in Costa Rica and 7.01 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Costa Rica.

5.74 PLN
7.01 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.84 PLN (1.29 USD) in Costa Rica and 16.96 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Costa Rica.

4.84 PLN
16.96 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 29.8 PLN (7.91 USD) in Costa Rica and 67.83 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Costa Rica.

29.80 PLN
67.83 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 225.17 PLN (59.75 USD) in Costa Rica and 370.26 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Costa Rica.

225.17 PLN
370.26 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 112.71 PLN (29.91 USD) in Costa Rica and 143.19 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Costa Rica.

112.71 PLN
143.19 PLN

Flats for rent

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Costa Rica vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.83 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 2791 PLN (740.56 USD) in Costa Rica and 14321 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2 791 PLN
14 321 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 1782 PLN (472.97 USD) in Costa Rica and 8969 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Costa Rica.

1 782 PLN
8 969 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 5473 PLN (1452.43 USD) in Costa Rica and 26732 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Costa Rica.

5 473 PLN
26 732 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 3526 PLN (935.59 USD) in Costa Rica and 15478 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Costa Rica.

3 526 PLN
15 478 PLN

Flats for sale

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Costa Rica vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.25 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 8754 PLN (2323.02 USD) in Costa Rica and 53802 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Costa Rica.

8 754 PLN
53 802 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 5445 PLN (1444.85 USD) in Costa Rica and 34951 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Costa Rica.

5 445 PLN
34 951 PLN

Salary

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Costa Rica vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Costa Rica is 6.79 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3330 PLN (883.77 USD) in Costa Rica and 22598 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 85.3% lower in Costa Rica.

3 330 PLN
22 598 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

191 PLN
391 PLN

Two stars

407 PLN
551 PLN

Three stars

806 PLN
735 PLN

Four stars

1 314 PLN
951 PLN

Five stars

-
2 265 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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