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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico 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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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.29 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.54 EUR (2.97 USD) in Mexico and 3.82 EUR (4.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Mexico.

2.54 EUR
3.82 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 1.26 EUR (1.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Costa Rica.

1.55 EUR
1.26 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.12 EUR (11.87 USD) in Mexico and 11.61 EUR (13.61 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Mexico.

10.12 EUR
11.61 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.17 EUR (10.75 USD) in Mexico and 16.88 EUR (19.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Mexico.

9.17 EUR
16.88 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.28 EUR (8.53 USD) in Mexico and 7.75 EUR (9.08 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Mexico.

7.28 EUR
7.75 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.67 EUR (4.3 USD) in Mexico and 4.47 EUR (5.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Mexico.

3.67 EUR
4.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 2.09 EUR (2.45 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Mexico.

1.46 EUR
2.09 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12% lower in Mexico.

2.21 EUR
2.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.07 EUR (3.6 USD) in Mexico and 2.44 EUR (2.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Costa Rica.

3.07 EUR
2.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.46 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 29.6 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Mexico.

20.46 EUR
29.60 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Costa Rica.

1.19 EUR
0.84 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.28 EUR (2.68 USD) in Mexico and 2.4 EUR (2.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5% lower in Mexico.

2.28 EUR
2.40 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.51 EUR (9.98 USD) in Mexico and 8.44 EUR (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Costa Rica.

8.51 EUR
8.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Mexico.

1.45 EUR
1.71 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.95 EUR (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 2.69 EUR (3.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Mexico.

1.95 EUR
2.69 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Mexico and 3.62 EUR (4.24 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Mexico.

1.84 EUR
3.62 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 2.95 EUR (3.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Mexico.

1.85 EUR
2.95 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.68 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Mexico.

1.68 EUR
1.86 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.14 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 11.97 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Mexico.

11.14 EUR
11.97 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 2.97 EUR (3.48 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Mexico.

1.75 EUR
2.97 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 2.45 EUR (2.87 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Mexico.

0.95 EUR
2.45 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.03 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.23 EUR (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 3.26 EUR (3.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Mexico.

3.23 EUR
3.26 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in Mexico and 1.71 EUR (2.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Mexico.

1.49 EUR
1.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.75 EUR (3.22 USD) in Mexico and 2.28 EUR (2.67 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2.75 EUR
2.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.12 EUR (4.84 USD) in Mexico and 3.97 EUR (4.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Costa Rica.

4.12 EUR
3.97 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.25 EUR (9.67 USD) in Mexico and 8.44 EUR (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Mexico.

8.25 EUR
8.44 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 45.83 EUR (53.73 USD) in Mexico and 50.65 EUR (59.38 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Mexico.

45.83 EUR
50.65 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.46 EUR (13.43 USD) in Mexico and 8.91 EUR (10.44 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Costa Rica.

11.46 EUR
8.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Mexico.

1.00 EUR
1.39 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Costa Rica.

1.19 EUR
0.90 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.12 EUR (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Costa Rica.

1.16 EUR
1.12 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.99 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.5 EUR (19.34 USD) in Mexico and 35.12 EUR (41.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 53% lower in Mexico.

16.50 EUR
35.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Mexico.

0.32 EUR
0.84 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.63 EUR (5.43 USD) in Mexico and 6.69 EUR (7.85 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Mexico.

4.63 EUR
6.69 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.38 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.54 EUR (1.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Mexico.

0.38 EUR
1.54 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
1.56 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico 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 5.5 EUR (6.45 USD) in Mexico and 8.44 EUR (9.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Mexico.

5.50 EUR
8.44 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.84 EUR (58.43 USD) in Mexico and 48.25 EUR (56.56 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Costa Rica.

49.84 EUR
48.25 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.79 EUR (25.55 USD) in Mexico and 32.57 EUR (38.18 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Mexico.

21.79 EUR
32.57 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.37 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico 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 895.43 EUR (1049.71 USD) in Mexico and 742.53 EUR (870.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Costa Rica.

895.43 EUR
742.53 EUR

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 567.41 EUR (665.17 USD) in Mexico and 466.68 EUR (547.09 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Costa Rica.

567.41 EUR
466.68 EUR

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 1928 EUR (2260.76 USD) in Mexico and 1223 EUR (1434.07 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Costa Rica.

1 928 EUR
1 223 EUR

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 1131 EUR (1325.61 USD) in Mexico and 876.64 EUR (1027.68 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Costa Rica.

1 131 EUR
876.64 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.31 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico 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 3045 EUR (3569.58 USD) in Mexico and 2476 EUR (2902.97 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Costa Rica.

3 045 EUR
2 476 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2109 EUR (2472.57 USD) in Mexico and 1459 EUR (1710.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Costa Rica.

2 109 EUR
1 459 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.08 times lower than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 768.54 EUR (900.95 USD) in Mexico and 832.38 EUR (975.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 7.7% lower in Mexico.

768.54 EUR
832.38 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.3 EUR
43.2 EUR

Two stars

82.4 EUR
92.2 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
182 EUR

Four stars

250 EUR
297 EUR

Five stars

683 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Costa Rica: 19 cities, 254 hotels

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