Prices in San Jose

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

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What are the supermarket prices in San Jose? Are the costs of living in San Jose higher than those in United States? San Jose - How much do you need to spend on entertainment, and how much will you pay in restaurants and bars?
Below you will read the current price and cost statement in San Jose: 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.


Summing up costs, it can be concluded that in San Jose it is cheaper than in United States. Food is 18% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 26%. In turn, the cost of living in San Jose is lower than the cost in United States by 19%. When it comes to spending free time, entertainment, and sports, it's more expensive in 16%.

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

The average price of accommodation in Costa Rica is $61 (CRC 32K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $19.3 (CRC 10.1K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $17.5 (CRC 9.15K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Costa Rica in $36 (CRC 18.8K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $52 (CRC 27.1K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $76 (CRC 40K) 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 $95 (CRC 49.7K)


Is it expensive in stores in San Jose? Will I pay a lot for groceries in San Jose? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in San Jose, such as: apples, foreign beer, beer, oranges, or potatoes (The last update: 3 days ago)

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

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 9.6 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 57 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 6.7 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.9 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in San Jose, including apples, foreign beer, beer, oranges, or potatoes


When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in San Jose in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices San Jose

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants San Jose

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living San Jose

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs San Jose

San Jose - 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 $47 ($38 - $57)

internet

$47 ($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 average earnings $862

average earnings

$862
81% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $669 ($382 - $971)

renting a small apartment in the center

$669 ($382 - $971)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $981 ($669 - $1.55K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$981 ($669 - $1.55K)
by half less 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 $3.3 ($1.9 - $5.7)

local beer

$3.3 ($1.9 - $5.7)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $3.4 ($1.9 - $4.8)

coffee

$3.4 ($1.9 - $4.8)
33% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.4 ($0.97 - $2.9)

bottle of water

$1.4 ($0.97 - $2.9)
32% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $9.6 ($8.6 - $9.7)

Burger King or a similar bar

$9.6 ($8.6 - $9.7)
11% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.9 ($1.4 - $2.9)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.9 ($1.4 - $2.9)
23% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices San Jose

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.9 (CRC 1K)
  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) $4.5 (CRC 2.35K)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $9.8 (CRC 5.14K)
  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 578)
  15. Kilo of white rice $2.3 (CRC 1.2K)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $2.6 (CRC 1.36K)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.3 (CRC 689)
  18. Onions (1kg) $2.2 (CRC 1.13K)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $14.5 (CRC 7.61K)

Prices In Restaurants San Jose

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $9.7 (CRC 5.08K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $57 (CRC 30K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $9.6 (CRC 5K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $3.3 (CRC 1.75K)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $5 (CRC 2.6K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.9 (CRC 999)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.4 (CRC 737)
  8. Cappuccino $3.4 (CRC 1.77K)

Cost Of Living San Jose

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.86 (CRC 450)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $37 (CRC 19.6K)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.4 (CRC 757)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $31K (CRC 16.2M)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $669 (CRC 350K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $422 (CRC 221K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $1.4K (CRC 734K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $981 (CRC 513K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $70 (CRC 36.7K)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $47 (CRC 24.3K)
  11. numb_34 $22 (CRC 11.3K)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $82 (CRC 42.9K)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $51 (CRC 26.7K)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $124 (CRC 64.8K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $117 (CRC 61.1K)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $31.7K (CRC 16.6M)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $366 (CRC 192K)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.73K (CRC 903K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $10.3K (CRC 5.38M)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.29K (CRC 677K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $862 (CRC 451K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 9.6%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.6 (CRC 855)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.5 (CRC 762)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $6.8 (CRC 3.56K)

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San Jose Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs San Jose

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $58 (CRC 30.1K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $29 (CRC 15K)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $7.6 (CRC 4K)

What are the different prices in the cities in Costa Rica? Look here: Prices in cities in Costa Rica

Prices: Alajuela   Guadalupe   San Jose   Santa Ana   Cartago   Samara   Liberia   Puntarenas   Curridabat   Quesada  

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Cost of Living in Costa Rica: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Costa Rica with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

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

Price fees $70 ($38 - $114)

fees

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

Price internet $47 ($38 - $57)

internet

$47 ($38 - $57)
35% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.4 ($0.97 - $2.9)

bottle of water

$1.4 ($0.97 - $2.9)
32% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $981 ($669 - $1.55K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$981 ($669 - $1.55K)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.9 ($1.4 - $2.9)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.9 ($1.4 - $2.9)
23% is less expensive 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