What is the buying power of the USD in Costa Rica?

Feb

16

2009

JDH. asked: I am going on holiday with a few of my friends to Costa Rica. The USD currently gets 517 Costa Rican Colones to 1 US dollar. I don’t imagine that the buying power is 1 to 1, so could someone please enlighten me as to what the buying power of a US dollar will be in Costa Rica?

In: Costa Rica Asked By: Beach Bum [ Grey Star Level]
Answer #1

I think their price level is for 10~15% below US level.

Answers Answered By: Jurij-EU [ Grey Star Level]

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