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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 1.28 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.89 EUR (4.55 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Costa Rica.

6.35 EUR
3.89 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Costa Rica.

2.16 EUR
1.28 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.08 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 11.83 EUR (13.81 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Costa Rica.

17.08 EUR
11.83 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.41 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 17.21 EUR (20.09 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in the United States.

15.41 EUR
17.21 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.77 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 7.89 EUR (9.22 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Costa Rica.

13.77 EUR
7.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.27 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 4.56 EUR (5.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 72% lower in Costa Rica.

16.27 EUR
4.56 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2.86 EUR
2.13 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.56 EUR (2.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Costa Rica.

6.16 EUR
2.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Costa Rica.

3.26 EUR
2.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.4 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 29.72 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

21.40 EUR
29.72 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Costa Rica.

2.52 EUR
0.86 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.45 EUR (2.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Costa Rica.

4.29 EUR
2.45 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.7 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 8.6 EUR (10.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Costa Rica.

14.70 EUR
8.60 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.74 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.74 EUR (3.2 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Costa Rica.

3.43 EUR
2.74 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.69 EUR (4.31 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Costa Rica.

4.90 EUR
3.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 3 EUR (3.51 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Costa Rica.

3.20 EUR
3.00 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.08 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.21 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Costa Rica.

7.08 EUR
1.89 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.69 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 12.02 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

7.69 EUR
12.02 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.03 EUR (3.54 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Costa Rica.

5.46 EUR
3.03 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.5 EUR (2.91 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

2.13 EUR
2.50 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.19 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 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.33 EUR (3.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Costa Rica.

5.02 EUR
3.33 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2.04 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2.83 EUR
1.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.32 EUR (2.71 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Costa Rica.

6.85 EUR
2.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.04 EUR (4.72 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Costa Rica.

10.28 EUR
4.04 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.6 EUR (10.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Costa Rica.

10.28 EUR
8.60 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.89 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 51.62 EUR (60.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Costa Rica.

119.89 EUR
51.62 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.27 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 9.08 EUR (10.6 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Costa Rica.

22.27 EUR
9.08 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Costa Rica.

2.18 EUR
1.42 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.25 times less for fuel in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.90 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.13 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.38 times more for transportation in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.04 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 35.79 EUR (41.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Costa Rica.

113.04 EUR
35.79 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Costa Rica.

2.48 EUR
0.86 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.97 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 6.82 EUR (7.97 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 81% lower in Costa Rica.

35.97 EUR
6.82 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Costa Rica.

1.86 EUR
1.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Costa Rica.

4.27 EUR
1.59 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 17.13 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 8.6 EUR (10.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Costa Rica.

17.13 EUR
8.60 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.11 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 49.18 EUR (57.42 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Costa Rica.

135.11 EUR
49.18 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.66 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 33.19 EUR (38.76 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Costa Rica.

55.66 EUR
33.19 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.09 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 3475 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 756.79 EUR (883.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Costa Rica.

3 475 EUR
756.79 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 2178 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 475.64 EUR (555.41 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2 178 EUR
475.64 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 7041 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1247 EUR (1455.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Costa Rica.

7 041 EUR
1 247 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 4476 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 893.48 EUR (1043.32 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 80% lower in Costa Rica.

4 476 EUR
893.48 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.31 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 14863 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2524 EUR (2947.14 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 83% lower in Costa Rica.

14 863 EUR
2 524 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 10427 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1487 EUR (1736.82 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Costa Rica.

10 427 EUR
1 487 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.19 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4406 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 848.37 EUR (990.64 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 80.7% lower in Costa Rica.

4 406 EUR
848.37 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.8 EUR
43.4 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
92.6 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
183 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
299 EUR

Five stars

515 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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