Escazu travel budget

Escazu: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Escazu

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 37 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1051* (526582 CRC)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 84 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 8.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 2577* (1291472 CRC)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 139 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4523* (2267314 CRC)

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



Cost of living in Escazu compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Escazu in 2025 is 16% 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 Escazu in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Escazu by expense type

Restaurant budget in Escazu

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Escazu is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 7.4 to $ 19)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 19 to $ 75)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.4 to $ 12)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5.6)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.7)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 6.5)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.9/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Escazu

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Escazu is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 54/night
($ 19 to $ 270)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 68/night
($ 23 to $ 259)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 24 to $ 381)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 178/night
($ 57 to $ 713)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 567/night
($ 334 to $ 1041)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 467
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 61/month
($ 20 to $ 304)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 126/month
($ 21 to $ 1149)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 144/month
($ 25 to $ 1055)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 67/month
($ 32 to $ 171)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 149/month
($ 26 to $ 1054)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Escazu

On average, the price of supermarket food in Escazu is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1 to $ 5.1)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 6.7)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 14)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.2)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.8)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 1.2 to $ 4.6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Escazu

On average, the price of transport in Escazu is 19% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Escazu

On average, budget for leisure activities in Escazu is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.5/ticket
($ 6.7 to $ 13)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 28/hr
($ 10 to $ 47)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Escazu

On average, shopping budget in Escazu is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.6/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 5.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 47 to $ 105)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 50
($ 40 to $ 93)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → San José
Montreal → San José
Montreal → San José
$ 628
(fair price: $ 520)
New York City → San José
New York City → San José
New York City → San José
$ 485
(fair price: $ 362)
Toronto → San José
Toronto → San José
Toronto → San José
$ 627
(fair price: $ 487)
Los Angeles → San José
Los Angeles  → San José
Los Angeles  → San José
$ 508
(fair price: $ 386)
London → San José
London → San José
London → San José
$ 802
(fair price: $ 710)
Chicago → San José
Chicago → San José
Chicago → San José
$ 500
(fair price: $ 399)



About this information on the cost of living in Escazu

The information about the cost of living in Escazu shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Escazu was updated on 10-11-2024.

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