Travel budget and cost of living in San Isidro (Costa Rica) how much does a trip cost?

San Isidro travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to San Isidro

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in San Isidro for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in San Isidro compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in San Isidro in 2024 is 27% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in San Isidro in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in San Isidro by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Isidro

Lunch

$ 6.8/person
($ 6.8 to $ 21)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 30/person
($ 21 to $ 49)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 8.8 to $ 10)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.5 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5.8)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 4.9)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Isidro

1-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 20 to $ 226)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 23 to $ 285)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 100/night
($ 24 to $ 485)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

4-star hotel

$ 186/night
($ 71 to $ 649)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 289

5-star hotel

$ 392/night
($ 194 to $ 860)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 498

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 59/month
($ 22 to $ 251)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 117/month
($ 25 to $ 984)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 131/month
($ 24 to $ 992)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 186

Cottage or guest house

$ 67/month
($ 32 to $ 191)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 142/month
($ 31 to $ 953)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190

Supermarket food budget in San Isidro

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.9)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 4.9/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 12)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.2/kg
($ 3 to $ 8.8)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.2
($ 1 to $ 3)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in San Isidro

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.7
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in San Isidro

Cinema

$ 7.9/ticket
($ 6.8 to $ 10)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in San Isidro

Cigarettes

$ 3.5/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 5.8)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 84
($ 50 to $ 102)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 51
($ 40 to $ 60)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San José

$ 507
(fair price: $ 390)

Los Angeles → San José

$ 481
(fair price: $ 361)

London → San José

$ 749
(fair price: $ 669)

Montreal → San José

$ 662
(fair price: $ 555)

Toronto → San José

$ 646
(fair price: $ 512)

Chicago → San José

$ 509
(fair price: $ 416)