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Cost of Living & Prices:
France 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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France vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.11 times more for grocery shopping in France than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.25 USD in France and 4.69 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in France.

3.25 USD
4.69 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.17 USD in France and 1.23 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Costa Rica.

2.17 USD
1.23 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 23.78 USD in France and 12.63 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Costa Rica.

23.78 USD
12.63 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.62 USD in France and 14.34 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in France.

9.62 USD
14.34 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.79 USD in France and 8.4 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Costa Rica.

13.79 USD
8.40 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.23 USD in France and 4.49 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60% lower in Costa Rica.

11.23 USD
4.49 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.2 USD in France and 2.19 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2.20 USD
2.19 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.76 USD for 12 eggs in France and 3.05 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Costa Rica.

3.76 USD
3.05 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 USD in France and 2.9 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Costa Rica.

3.27 USD
2.90 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.49 USD in France and 34.7 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in France.

17.49 USD
34.70 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.57 USD in France and 1.08 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Costa Rica.

1.57 USD
1.08 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.1 USD in France and 2.08 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1% lower in Costa Rica.

2.10 USD
2.08 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.82 USD in France and 8.25 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Costa Rica.

17.82 USD
8.25 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.23 USD in France and 1.86 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in France.

1.23 USD
1.86 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.3 USD in France and 2.71 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in France.

2.30 USD
2.71 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.03 USD in France and 1.99 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Costa Rica.

3.03 USD
1.99 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.31 USD in France and 2.21 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Costa Rica.

2.31 USD
2.21 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.35 USD in France and 2.31 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Costa Rica.

2.35 USD
2.31 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.49 USD in France and 14.03 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Costa Rica.

16.49 USD
14.03 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.91 USD in France and 2.6 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Costa Rica.

3.91 USD
2.60 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.89 USD in France and 2.08 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in France.

0.89 USD
2.08 USD

Restaurant

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France vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.28 times more for meals in restaurants in France than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.89 USD in France and 3.09 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3.89 USD
3.09 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.13 USD in France and 1.85 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Costa Rica.

3.13 USD
1.85 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.95 USD in France and 2.77 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Costa Rica.

6.95 USD
2.77 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.42 USD in France and 4.78 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Costa Rica.

6.42 USD
4.78 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.69 USD in France and 8.6 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Costa Rica.

10.69 USD
8.60 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 64.15 USD in France and 55.5 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Costa Rica.

64.15 USD
55.50 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.04 USD in France and 10.73 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Costa Rica.

16.04 USD
10.73 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 USD in France and 1.69 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Costa Rica.

2.59 USD
1.69 USD

Fuel

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France vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.5 times more for fuel in France than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.92 USD in France and 1.18 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Costa Rica.

1.92 USD
1.18 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.94 USD in France and 1.39 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Costa Rica.

1.94 USD
1.39 USD

LPG 1L

1.06 USD
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Transportation

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France vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.09 times more for transportation in France than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 89.81 USD in France and 37.36 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Costa Rica.

89.81 USD
37.36 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.14 USD in France and 0.76 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2.14 USD
0.76 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 48.12 USD in France and 6.76 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 86% lower in Costa Rica.

48.12 USD
6.76 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.76 USD in France and 1.47 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Costa Rica.

1.76 USD
1.47 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.35 USD in France and 1.24 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Costa Rica.

5.35 USD
1.24 USD

Sports & entertainment

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France 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 13.9 USD in France and 7.65 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45% lower in Costa Rica.

13.90 USD
7.65 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.96 USD in France and 57.77 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in France.

38.96 USD
57.77 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.24 USD in France and 28.92 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in France.

17.24 USD
28.92 USD

Flats for rent

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France vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.16 times more for renting an apartment in France 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 1368 USD in France and 716.02 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Costa Rica.

1 368 USD
716.02 USD

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 1022 USD in France and 457.3 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Costa Rica.

1 022 USD
457.30 USD

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 3082 USD in France and 1404 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Costa Rica.

3 082 USD
1 404 USD

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 2040 USD in France and 904.6 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Costa Rica.

2 040 USD
904.60 USD

Flats for sale

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France vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.18 times more for buying an apartment in France 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 13201 USD in France and 2246 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 83% lower in Costa Rica.

13 201 USD
2 246 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9317 USD in France and 1397 USD in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 85% lower in Costa Rica.

9 317 USD
1 397 USD

Salary

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France vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in France is 3.34 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2858 USD in France and 854.49 USD in Costa Rica. The average salary is 70.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2 858 USD
854.49 USD

Hotels

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

One star

97.5 USD
40.7 USD

Two stars

109 USD
87 USD

Three stars

158 USD
158 USD

Four stars

217 USD
304 USD

Five stars

559 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • France: 20 cities, 1164 hotels • Costa Rica: 20 cities, 429 hotels

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