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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.19 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 4.3 EUR (4.84 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Costa Rica.

5.19 EUR
4.30 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.27 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Costa Rica.

2.12 EUR
1.13 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.66 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 11.59 EUR (13.04 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Costa Rica.

18.66 EUR
11.59 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 13.16 EUR (14.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Costa Rica.

16.00 EUR
13.16 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.48 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 7.71 EUR (8.67 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Costa Rica.

15.48 EUR
7.71 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.22 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.12 EUR (4.64 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71% lower in Costa Rica.

14.22 EUR
4.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.01 EUR (2.26 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Costa Rica.

2.85 EUR
2.01 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.21 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.79 EUR (3.14 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Costa Rica.

4.21 EUR
2.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.49 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.66 EUR (2.99 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Costa Rica.

3.49 EUR
2.66 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.21 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 30.84 EUR (34.7 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

22.21 EUR
30.84 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Costa Rica.

2.52 EUR
0.99 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.8 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.14 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Costa Rica.

3.80 EUR
1.91 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.85 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.57 EUR (8.52 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 49% lower in Costa Rica.

14.85 EUR
7.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (1.92 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in the United States.

1.11 EUR
1.71 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.47 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.8 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Costa Rica.

3.47 EUR
2.49 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.74 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (2.05 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Costa Rica.

4.74 EUR
1.83 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.79 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.03 EUR (2.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Costa Rica.

3.79 EUR
2.03 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.31 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71% lower in Costa Rica.

7.31 EUR
2.12 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.98 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 12.47 EUR (14.03 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

7.98 EUR
12.47 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.56 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.69 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 57% lower in Costa Rica.

5.56 EUR
2.39 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 14% lower in Costa Rica.

2.22 EUR
1.91 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Costa Rica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.8 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 4.64 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.84 EUR (3.19 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Costa Rica.

4.64 EUR
2.84 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.49 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.69 EUR (1.91 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Costa Rica.

2.49 EUR
1.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.11 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.54 EUR (2.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Costa Rica.

7.11 EUR
2.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.89 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.39 EUR (4.93 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Costa Rica.

8.89 EUR
4.39 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.67 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.89 EUR (8.88 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Costa Rica.

10.67 EUR
7.89 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.88 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 50.93 EUR (57.3 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Costa Rica.

88.88 EUR
50.93 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 9.85 EUR (11.08 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Costa Rica.

22.22 EUR
9.85 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.96 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.55 EUR (1.74 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Costa Rica.

1.96 EUR
1.55 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Costa Rica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.36 times less for fuel in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.15 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.02 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.82 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.39 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in the United States.

0.82 EUR
1.23 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Costa Rica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.42 times more for transportation in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.66 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 34.29 EUR (38.57 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Costa Rica.

114.66 EUR
34.29 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.44 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.79 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Costa Rica.

2.44 EUR
0.70 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.67 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 6.2 EUR (6.98 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Costa Rica.

26.67 EUR
6.20 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.52 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Costa Rica.

1.65 EUR
1.35 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Costa Rica.

4.00 EUR
1.14 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 16 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.02 EUR (7.9 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Costa Rica.

16.00 EUR
7.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 87.34 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 53.02 EUR (59.65 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Costa Rica.

87.34 EUR
53.02 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.78 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 26.54 EUR (29.86 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Costa Rica.

33.78 EUR
26.54 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Costa Rica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.83 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 3378 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 657.13 EUR (739.3 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Costa Rica.

3 378 EUR
657.13 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 2116 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 419.69 EUR (472.17 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Costa Rica.

2 116 EUR
419.69 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 6306 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1289 EUR (1449.97 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Costa Rica.

6 306 EUR
1 289 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 3651 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 830.19 EUR (934.01 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Costa Rica.

3 651 EUR
830.19 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Costa Rica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.26 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 12691 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2061 EUR (2319.08 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Costa Rica.

12 691 EUR
2 061 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 8244 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1282 EUR (1442.4 USD) in Costa Rica. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Costa Rica.

8 244 EUR
1 282 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Costa Rica - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 6.8 times higher than in Costa Rica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5330 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 784.21 EUR (882.28 USD) in Costa Rica. The average salary is 85.3% lower in Costa Rica.

5 330 EUR
784.21 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

92.2 EUR
45 EUR

Two stars

130 EUR
96.1 EUR

Three stars

173 EUR
190 EUR

Four stars

224 EUR
310 EUR

Five stars

534 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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