Everyday prices
Typical prices in Costa Rican colon (CRC), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 12 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 5,000 CRC |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 25,000 CRC |
| Cappuccino | 2,000 CRC |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 1,500 CRC |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 865 CRC |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 500 CRC |
| Taxi, starting fare | 1,020 CRC |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 715 CRC |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 2,500 CRC |
| Average net monthly salary | 487,000 CRC |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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