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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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Table of contents

Grocery

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.28 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.14 PLN (3.08 USD) in Mexico and 16.47 PLN (4.55 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Mexico.

11.14 PLN
16.47 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.83 PLN (1.89 USD) in Mexico and 5.43 PLN (1.5 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Costa Rica.

6.83 PLN
5.43 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.48 PLN (12.29 USD) in Mexico and 50.04 PLN (13.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Mexico.

44.48 PLN
50.04 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 40.27 PLN (11.12 USD) in Mexico and 72.79 PLN (20.11 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Mexico.

40.27 PLN
72.79 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.99 PLN (8.84 USD) in Mexico and 33.39 PLN (9.22 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Mexico.

31.99 PLN
33.39 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.11 PLN (4.45 USD) in Mexico and 19.29 PLN (5.33 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Mexico.

16.11 PLN
19.29 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.43 PLN (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 9.02 PLN (2.49 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Mexico.

6.43 PLN
9.02 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.7 PLN (2.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 10.82 PLN (2.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Mexico.

9.70 PLN
10.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.49 PLN (3.73 USD) in Mexico and 10.51 PLN (2.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Costa Rica.

13.49 PLN
10.51 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 86.81 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 125.62 PLN (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Mexico.

86.81 PLN
125.62 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.24 PLN (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 3.64 PLN (1.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Costa Rica.

5.24 PLN
3.64 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.04 PLN (2.77 USD) in Mexico and 10.37 PLN (2.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Mexico.

10.04 PLN
10.37 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 37.4 PLN (10.33 USD) in Mexico and 36.4 PLN (10.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Costa Rica.

37.40 PLN
36.40 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.36 PLN (1.76 USD) in Mexico and 7.36 PLN (2.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Mexico.

6.36 PLN
7.36 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.56 PLN (2.36 USD) in Mexico and 11.59 PLN (3.2 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Mexico.

8.56 PLN
11.59 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 8.08 PLN (2.23 USD) in Mexico and 15.6 PLN (4.31 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Mexico.

8.08 PLN
15.60 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.14 PLN (2.25 USD) in Mexico and 12.71 PLN (3.51 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36% lower in Mexico.

8.14 PLN
12.71 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.38 PLN (2.04 USD) in Mexico and 8.01 PLN (2.21 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Mexico.

7.38 PLN
8.01 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.28 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 50.79 PLN (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Mexico.

47.28 PLN
50.79 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.7 PLN (2.13 USD) in Mexico and 12.81 PLN (3.54 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Mexico.

7.70 PLN
12.81 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.19 PLN (1.16 USD) in Mexico and 10.55 PLN (2.92 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Mexico.

4.19 PLN
10.55 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.01 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.17 PLN (3.92 USD) in Mexico and 14.07 PLN (3.89 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Costa Rica.

14.17 PLN
14.07 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.55 PLN (1.81 USD) in Mexico and 7.39 PLN (2.04 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Mexico.

6.55 PLN
7.39 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 12.08 PLN (3.34 USD) in Mexico and 9.83 PLN (2.71 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Costa Rica.

12.08 PLN
9.83 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 18.12 PLN (5.01 USD) in Mexico and 17.11 PLN (4.73 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Costa Rica.

18.12 PLN
17.11 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 36.25 PLN (10.01 USD) in Mexico and 36.4 PLN (10.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Mexico.

36.25 PLN
36.40 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 201.37 PLN (55.62 USD) in Mexico and 218.37 PLN (60.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Mexico.

201.37 PLN
218.37 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 50.34 PLN (13.91 USD) in Mexico and 38.39 PLN (10.61 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Costa Rica.

50.34 PLN
38.39 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.39 PLN (1.21 USD) in Mexico and 6 PLN (1.66 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Mexico.

4.39 PLN
6.00 PLN

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 5.04 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.8 PLN (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Costa Rica.

5.04 PLN
3.80 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.92 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 4.77 PLN (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 3% lower in Costa Rica.

4.92 PLN
4.77 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.95 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 72.49 PLN (20.02 USD) in Mexico and 151.4 PLN (41.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Mexico.

72.49 PLN
151.40 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.41 PLN (0.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.64 PLN (1.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Mexico.

1.41 PLN
3.64 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.34 PLN (5.62 USD) in Mexico and 28.86 PLN (7.97 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Mexico.

20.34 PLN
28.86 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.69 PLN (0.47 USD) in Mexico and 6.62 PLN (1.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Mexico.

1.69 PLN
6.62 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.03 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 6.71 PLN (1.85 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 25% lower in Mexico.

5.03 PLN
6.71 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 24.16 PLN (6.67 USD) in Mexico and 36.4 PLN (10.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Mexico.

24.16 PLN
36.40 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 218.99 PLN (60.49 USD) in Mexico and 208.01 PLN (57.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 5% lower in Costa Rica.

218.99 PLN
208.01 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 95.76 PLN (26.45 USD) in Mexico and 140.41 PLN (38.78 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Mexico.

95.76 PLN
140.41 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.39 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 3934 PLN (1086.8 USD) in Mexico and 3201 PLN (884.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3 934 PLN
3 201 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 2493 PLN (688.68 USD) in Mexico and 2012 PLN (555.75 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Costa Rica.

2 493 PLN
2 012 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 8474 PLN (2340.64 USD) in Mexico and 5274 PLN (1456.78 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Costa Rica.

8 474 PLN
5 274 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 4969 PLN (1372.45 USD) in Mexico and 3779 PLN (1043.96 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Costa Rica.

4 969 PLN
3 779 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.33 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 13379 PLN (3695.7 USD) in Mexico and 10676 PLN (2948.95 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Costa Rica.

13 379 PLN
10 676 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 9268 PLN (2559.93 USD) in Mexico and 6292 PLN (1737.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Costa Rica.

9 268 PLN
6 292 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.06 times lower than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3377 PLN (932.78 USD) in Mexico and 3589 PLN (991.25 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 5.9% lower in Mexico.

3 377 PLN
3 589 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

86.1 PLN
183 PLN

Two stars

350 PLN
391 PLN

Three stars

508 PLN
774 PLN

Four stars

1 062 PLN
1 262 PLN

Five stars

2 900 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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