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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. Costa Rica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.24 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.47 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 4.18 EUR (4.78 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Costa Rica.

6.47 EUR
4.18 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.38 EUR (1.58 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Costa Rica.

2.20 EUR
1.38 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.4 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 12.69 EUR (14.54 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Costa Rica.

17.40 EUR
12.69 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.71 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 18.45 EUR (21.14 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in the United States.

15.71 EUR
18.45 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.03 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 8.47 EUR (9.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Costa Rica.

14.03 EUR
8.47 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.58 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 4.89 EUR (5.6 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Costa Rica.

16.58 EUR
4.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.91 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.62 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Costa Rica.

2.91 EUR
2.29 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.28 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.74 EUR (3.14 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Costa Rica.

6.28 EUR
2.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.33 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.67 EUR (3.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Costa Rica.

3.33 EUR
2.67 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.81 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 30.28 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

21.81 EUR
30.28 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.06 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2.57 EUR
0.92 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.37 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.63 EUR (3.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Costa Rica.

4.37 EUR
2.63 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.98 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 9.23 EUR (10.57 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Costa Rica.

14.98 EUR
9.23 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.14 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

1.39 EUR
1.87 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.5 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.94 EUR (3.37 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 16% lower in Costa Rica.

3.50 EUR
2.94 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.99 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.95 EUR (4.53 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Costa Rica.

4.99 EUR
3.95 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.26 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 3.22 EUR (3.69 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Costa Rica.

3.26 EUR
3.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.22 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.03 EUR (2.33 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Costa Rica.

7.22 EUR
2.03 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.84 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 12.24 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United States.

7.84 EUR
12.24 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.56 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.25 EUR (3.72 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Costa Rica.

5.56 EUR
3.25 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.68 EUR (3.07 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 19% lower in the United States.

2.17 EUR
2.68 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.08 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.11 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.57 EUR (4.09 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Costa Rica.

5.11 EUR
3.57 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.88 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2.88 EUR
1.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.98 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.85 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Costa Rica.

6.98 EUR
2.49 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.47 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.34 EUR (4.97 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Costa Rica.

10.47 EUR
4.34 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.47 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9.23 EUR (10.57 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Costa Rica.

10.47 EUR
9.23 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.18 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 55.36 EUR (63.43 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Costa Rica.

122.18 EUR
55.36 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.69 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 9.73 EUR (11.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Costa Rica.

22.69 EUR
9.73 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.74 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Costa Rica.

2.23 EUR
1.52 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.24 times less for fuel in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.15 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.21 times more for transportation in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 115.2 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 38.38 EUR (43.98 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Costa Rica.

115.20 EUR
38.38 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.53 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.06 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Costa Rica.

2.53 EUR
0.92 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.66 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 7.32 EUR (8.38 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 80% lower in Costa Rica.

36.66 EUR
7.32 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.89 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.92 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Costa Rica.

1.89 EUR
1.68 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.35 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.95 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Costa Rica.

4.35 EUR
1.70 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States 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 17.45 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 9.23 EUR (10.57 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Costa Rica.

17.45 EUR
9.23 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 137.69 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 52.74 EUR (60.42 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Costa Rica.

137.69 EUR
52.74 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.73 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 35.6 EUR (40.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Costa Rica.

56.73 EUR
35.60 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.84 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3541 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 811.58 EUR (929.92 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Costa Rica.

3 541 EUR
811.58 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 2220 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 510.08 EUR (584.46 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 77% lower in Costa Rica.

2 220 EUR
510.08 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 7175 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1337 EUR (1532.02 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Costa Rica.

7 175 EUR
1 337 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 4562 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 958.16 EUR (1097.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 79% lower in Costa Rica.

4 562 EUR
958.16 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.99 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 15147 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2707 EUR (3101.27 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Costa Rica.

15 147 EUR
2 707 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 10627 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1595 EUR (1827.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 85% lower in Costa Rica.

10 627 EUR
1 595 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.94 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4490 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 909.79 EUR (1042.45 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 79.7% lower in Costa Rica.

4 490 EUR
909.79 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

90.5 EUR
44.2 EUR

Two stars

128 EUR
94.3 EUR

Three stars

170 EUR
187 EUR

Four stars

220 EUR
304 EUR

Five stars

525 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Costa Rica: 19 cities, 254 hotels

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