Vietnam

Compared with Costa Rica, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Costa Rica = 1×

Vietnam vs

Costa Rica

Overall verdict

Vietnam is about 0.49× Costa Rica.

Average across 3 categories, 6 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Costa Rica = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Costa Rica. A bar running right means Vietnam 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

Costa Rica Costa Rica = 1×

Vietnam is pricier →

⛽ Transport 2 items

×0.54
🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×0.48
⚡ Utilities 1 item

×0.46

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.59

Vietnam CRC 443.03 USD 0.895

Costa Rica CRC 745.96 USD 1.507

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.49

Vietnam CRC 401.94 USD 0.812

Costa Rica CRC 825.66 USD 1.668

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Big Mac 1 burger ×0.48

Vietnam CRC 1,432 VND 76,000

Costa Rica CRC 2,990 CRC 2,990

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.46

Vietnam CRC 38.61 USD 0.078

Costa Rica CRC 84.15 USD 0.17

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com