Prices in Arenal

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Arenal? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Arenal.

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Arenal Food Prices & Prices In Restaurants

How much will we pay in stores in Arenal? Arenal - what are the costs and is life more expensive than in United States? Arenal - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Arenal: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 7 hours ago)

Currency in Costa Rica Costa Rican colón (CRC). For 10 US dollars you can get 5.23 thousand Costa Rican colóns. For 100 US dollars you can get 52.3 thousand Costa Rican colóns. And the other way around: For 100 Costa Rican colóns you can get 0.191 US dollars.


The total costs in Arenal are lower than in United States. Food is 19% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 37%. The cost of living in Arenal is less than in United States by about 8.5%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 43%.

Are hotels expensive in Arenal? How much will we pay for a room in Arenal?

The average price of accommodation in Costa Rica is $53 (CRC 27.9K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $40 (CRC 20.9K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $700 (CRC 366K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Costa Rica in $50 (CRC 26.2K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $78 (CRC 40.6K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $87 (CRC 45.6K) in Costa Rica If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $108 (CRC 56.6K)


Is it expensive in stores in Arenal? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Arenal? Below you will read about the current prices of food and food products in Arenal, such as: beer, bottled water, lettuce, milk, or bread (The last update: 3 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Arenal? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Arenal? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Arenal?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 9.7 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7.6 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 47 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 5.7 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.5 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Arenal, including beer, bottled water, lettuce, milk, or bread


And if the trip plans are simply for a given region of the world, then maybe it will come out cheaper than in Arenal in nearby countries? See prices in: Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Arenal

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Arenal

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Arenal

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Arenal

Arenal - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $70 ($38 - $114)

fees

$70 ($38 - $114)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $46 ($38 - $57)

internet

$46 ($38 - $57)
35% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $82 ($49 - $99)

jeans

$82 ($49 - $99)
by half more than in United States

Price bread $2.5 ($1.5 - $3.1)

bread

$2.5 ($1.5 - $3.1)
31% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $9 ($4.9 - $15.3)

cheese

$9 ($4.9 - $15.3)
30% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $2.3 ($1.6 - $3.8)

rice

$2.3 ($1.6 - $3.8)
by half less than in United States

Price tomatoes $2.6 ($1.5 - $3.3)

tomatoes

$2.6 ($1.5 - $3.3)
by half less than in United States

Price bananas $1.3 ($0.96 - $1.9)

bananas

$1.3 ($0.96 - $1.9)
22% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $15.3 ($9.7 - $23)

wine

$15.3 ($9.7 - $23)
1.9% more than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $9.7 ($6.8 - $18.2)

cheap restaurant

$9.7 ($6.8 - $18.2)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $2.9 ($1.9 - $5.7)

local beer

$2.9 ($1.9 - $5.7)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $2.9 ($1.9 - $4.8)

coffee

$2.9 ($1.9 - $4.8)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.1 ($0.97 - $2.9)

bottle of water

$1.1 ($0.97 - $2.9)
by half less than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $7.6 ($7.6 - $9.7)

Burger King or a similar bar

$7.6 ($7.6 - $9.7)
29% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.5 ($1.4 - $2.9)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.5 ($1.4 - $2.9)
38% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Arenal

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.9 (CRC 999)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $2.5 (CRC 1.3K)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $3.3 (CRC 1.71K)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $9 (CRC 4.72K)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $2.3 (CRC 1.18K)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $15.3 (CRC 8K)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $2.4 (CRC 1.23K)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.9 (CRC 1.5K)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $4.7 (CRC 2.45K)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $8.9 (CRC 4.66K)
  11. Apples (1kg) $4.4 (CRC 2.32K)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $2.8 (CRC 1.47K)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $2.6 (CRC 1.34K)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1.1 (CRC 556)
  15. Kilo of white rice $2.3 (CRC 1.2K)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $2.6 (CRC 1.35K)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.3 (CRC 688)
  18. Onions (1kg) $2.2 (CRC 1.13K)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $13.7 (CRC 7.19K)

Prices In Restaurants Arenal

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $9.7 (CRC 5.08K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $47 (CRC 24.7K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7.6 (CRC 4K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.9 (CRC 1.5K)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.8 (CRC 2.5K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.5 (CRC 800)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.1 (CRC 600)
  8. Cappuccino $2.9 (CRC 1.5K)

Cost Of Living Arenal

  1. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $124 (CRC 64.8K)
  2. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $117 (CRC 61K)
  3. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $31.7K (CRC 16.6M)
  4. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.4 (CRC 756)
  5. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $31K (CRC 16.2M)
  6. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $70 (CRC 36.7K)
  7. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $366 (CRC 192K)
  8. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $46 (CRC 24.3K)
  9. numb_34 $22 (CRC 11.3K)
  10. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $10.3K (CRC 5.38M)
  11. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 9.6%
  12. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.6 (CRC 855)
  13. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.5 (CRC 761)
  14. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $6.8 (CRC 3.56K)
  15. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $82 (CRC 42.9K)
  16. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $51 (CRC 26.7K)

Entertainment Costs Arenal

  1. Cinema, Single Ticket $7.6 (CRC 4K)

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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

Price jeans $82 ($49 - $99)

jeans

$82 ($49 - $99)
by half more than in United States

Price fees $70 ($38 - $114)

fees

$70 ($38 - $114)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $46 ($38 - $57)

internet

$46 ($38 - $57)
35% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $15.3 ($9.7 - $23)

wine

$15.3 ($9.7 - $23)
1.9% more than in United States