SpainSpain

Costa Rica

Compared with Spain, using real observed prices.

Baseline: SpainSpain = 1×

Costa RicaCosta Rica vs SpainSpain
Overall verdict

Costa RicaCosta Rica is about 0.75× SpainSpain.

Average across 2 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs SpainSpain = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Spain. A bar running right means Costa Rica is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than SpainSpain Spain = 1× Costa RicaCosta Rica is pricier →
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.85
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.67

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.91
    Costa RicaCosta Rica €1.47 USD 1.668
    SpainSpain €1.62 USD 1.841
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.79
    Costa RicaCosta Rica €1.32 USD 1.507
    SpainSpain €1.68 USD 1.911
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.67
    Costa RicaCosta Rica €0.15 USD 0.17
    SpainSpain €0.22 USD 0.255
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Costa Rica

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+26%
in CRC
2370 → 2990
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+61%
in EUR

It rose 26% in local currency, but 61% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Costa Rica's inflation.