How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Arenal? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Arenal.
Currency in Costa Rica Costa Rican colón (CRC). For 10 US dollars you can get 5.01 thousand Costa Rican colóns. For 100 US dollars you can get 50.1 thousand Costa Rican colóns. And the other way around: For 100 Costa Rican colóns you can get 0.199 US dollars.
The total costs in Arenal are lower than in United States. Food is 20% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 38%. The cost of living in Arenal is less than in United States by about 9.7%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 44%.
Are hotels expensive in Arenal? How much will we pay for a room in Arenal?
The average price of accommodation in Costa Rica is $53 (CRC 26.7K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $40 (CRC 20.1K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $700 (CRC 351K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Costa Rica in $50 (CRC 25.1K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $78 (CRC 38.8K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $87 (CRC 43.7K) in Costa Rica If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $108 (CRC 54.2K)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Arenal? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Arenal? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Arenal?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 10.1 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 8 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 49 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 6 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.6 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Arenal, including beer, potatoes, milk, Cigarettes, or eggs
And if the trip plans are simply for a given region of the world, then maybe it will come out cheaper than in Arenal in nearby countries? See prices in: Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
fees
$73 ($40 - $119)
64% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$49 ($40 - $60)
32% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$86 ($51 - $104)
63% more than in United States
bread
$2.6 ($1.6 - $3.2)
28% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$9.4 ($5.1 - $16)
27% is less expensive than in United States
rice
$2.4 ($1.7 - $4)
by half less than in United States
tomatoes
$2.7 ($1.6 - $3.4)
by half less than in United States
bananas
$1.4 ($1 - $2)
18% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$16 ($10.1 - $24)
6.4% more than in United States
cheap restaurant
$10.1 ($7.1 - $19)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$3 ($2 - $6)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$3 ($2 - $5)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$1.2 ($1 - $3)
by half less than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$8 ($8 - $10.1)
26% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.6 ($1.5 - $3)
36% is less expensive than in United States
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internet
$49 ($40 - $60)
32% is less expensive than in United States
fees
$73 ($40 - $119)
64% is less expensive than in United States
rice
$2.4 ($1.7 - $4)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$3 ($2 - $6)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$1.2 ($1 - $3)
by half less than in United States