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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 1.32 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.56 PLN (2.54 USD) in Mexico and 18.11 PLN (4.81 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Mexico.

9.56 PLN
18.11 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.95 PLN (1.32 USD) in Mexico and 4.74 PLN (1.26 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Costa Rica.

4.95 PLN
4.74 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 36.88 PLN (9.8 USD) in Mexico and 48.76 PLN (12.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Mexico.

36.88 PLN
48.76 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 43.27 PLN (11.5 USD) in Mexico and 55.35 PLN (14.71 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Mexico.

43.27 PLN
55.35 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 25.04 PLN (6.66 USD) in Mexico and 32.43 PLN (8.62 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

25.04 PLN
32.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.77 PLN (3.66 USD) in Mexico and 17.34 PLN (4.61 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Mexico.

13.77 PLN
17.34 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.44 PLN (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 8.45 PLN (2.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Mexico.

5.44 PLN
8.45 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.62 PLN (2.03 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 11.76 PLN (3.13 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Mexico.

7.62 PLN
11.76 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.16 PLN (2.7 USD) in Mexico and 11.19 PLN (2.98 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Mexico.

10.16 PLN
11.19 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.21 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 130.54 PLN (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Mexico.

90.21 PLN
130.54 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.75 PLN (1 USD) in Mexico and 4.18 PLN (1.11 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Mexico.

3.75 PLN
4.18 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.54 PLN (2.01 USD) in Mexico and 8.02 PLN (2.13 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6% lower in Mexico.

7.54 PLN
8.02 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.07 PLN (8.26 USD) in Mexico and 31.85 PLN (8.47 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Mexico.

31.07 PLN
31.85 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.13 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 7.18 PLN (1.91 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Mexico.

5.13 PLN
7.18 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.7 PLN (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 10.48 PLN (2.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Mexico.

5.70 PLN
10.48 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.55 PLN (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 7.68 PLN (2.04 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Mexico.

5.55 PLN
7.68 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.1 PLN (1.62 USD) in Mexico and 8.52 PLN (2.27 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Mexico.

6.10 PLN
8.52 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.43 PLN (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 8.92 PLN (2.37 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Mexico.

5.43 PLN
8.92 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 49.13 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 52.78 PLN (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Mexico.

49.13 PLN
52.78 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6 PLN (1.6 USD) in Mexico and 10.05 PLN (2.67 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Mexico.

6.00 PLN
10.05 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.13 PLN (0.83 USD) in Mexico and 8.04 PLN (2.14 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Mexico.

3.13 PLN
8.04 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.4 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.41 PLN (2.77 USD) in Mexico and 11.94 PLN (3.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Mexico.

10.41 PLN
11.94 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.9 PLN (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 7.13 PLN (1.89 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Mexico.

3.90 PLN
7.13 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.83 PLN (2.61 USD) in Mexico and 10.7 PLN (2.84 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Mexico.

9.83 PLN
10.70 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.57 PLN (3.87 USD) in Mexico and 18.45 PLN (4.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21% lower in Mexico.

14.57 PLN
18.45 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 25.27 PLN (6.72 USD) in Mexico and 33.21 PLN (8.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Mexico.

25.27 PLN
33.21 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 149.49 PLN (39.74 USD) in Mexico and 214.26 PLN (56.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Mexico.

149.49 PLN
214.26 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 29.5 PLN (7.84 USD) in Mexico and 41.42 PLN (11.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Mexico.

29.50 PLN
41.42 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.8 PLN (0.74 USD) in Mexico and 6.51 PLN (1.73 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57% lower in Mexico.

2.80 PLN
6.51 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.03 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.94 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 4.32 PLN (1.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Costa Rica.

4.94 PLN
4.32 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.92 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 5.21 PLN (1.39 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Mexico.

4.92 PLN
5.21 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.03 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59.86 PLN (15.91 USD) in Mexico and 144.24 PLN (38.34 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Mexico.

59.86 PLN
144.24 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.18 PLN (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 2.95 PLN (0.78 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60% lower in Mexico.

1.18 PLN
2.95 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 23.6 PLN (6.27 USD) in Mexico and 26.09 PLN (6.94 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Mexico.

23.60 PLN
26.09 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.97 PLN (0.52 USD) in Mexico and 5.69 PLN (1.51 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Mexico.

1.97 PLN
5.69 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.93 PLN (1.05 USD) in Mexico and 4.8 PLN (1.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Mexico.

3.93 PLN
4.80 PLN

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 17.7 PLN (4.71 USD) in Mexico and 29.52 PLN (7.85 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40% lower in Mexico.

17.70 PLN
29.52 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 176.19 PLN (46.83 USD) in Mexico and 223.06 PLN (59.29 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21% lower in Mexico.

176.19 PLN
223.06 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 80.15 PLN (21.31 USD) in Mexico and 111.66 PLN (29.68 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Mexico.

80.15 PLN
111.66 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.05 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 3002 PLN (797.95 USD) in Mexico and 2764 PLN (734.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Costa Rica.

3 002 PLN
2 764 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 1817 PLN (483.1 USD) in Mexico and 1766 PLN (469.33 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Costa Rica.

1 817 PLN
1 766 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 5843 PLN (1553.2 USD) in Mexico and 5422 PLN (1441.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Costa Rica.

5 843 PLN
5 422 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 3411 PLN (906.78 USD) in Mexico and 3493 PLN (928.4 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Mexico.

3 411 PLN
3 493 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.21 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 10326 PLN (2744.89 USD) in Mexico and 8672 PLN (2305.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 16% lower in Costa Rica.

10 326 PLN
8 672 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 6732 PLN (1789.56 USD) in Mexico and 5394 PLN (1433.74 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Costa Rica.

6 732 PLN
5 394 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.27 times lower than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2598 PLN (690.67 USD) in Mexico and 3299 PLN (876.97 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 21.2% lower in Mexico.

2 598 PLN
3 299 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

89.4 PLN
190 PLN

Two stars

363 PLN
407 PLN

Three stars

528 PLN
805 PLN

Four stars

1 104 PLN
1 311 PLN

Five stars

3 013 PLN
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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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