Costa Rica Inflation Rate

Last Release

May 31, 2025

Actual

-0.12

Units In

0.37

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Jul 07, 2025

Time to Release

29 Days 10 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
108.89 Sep 1982	-3.28 Aug 2023	12.67 %	1977-2025	N/A

In Costa Rica, the main components of the consumer price index are: Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (19 percent of the total weight); Transportation (18 percent) and Rent and Household Services (11 percent). Furniture and Household Equipment account for 9 percent; Restaurants and Hotels for 8.6 percent; Entertainment and Culture for 7 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 6 percent. Others include: Education (5.9 percent); Clothing and Footwear (5.8 percent); Health Care (5 percent); Communications (4 percent) and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (1 percent). The national index has a base of 100 as of July 2006. The CPI reflects the prices and spending patterns registered in the 114 urban districts of the country.

Latest Updates

The annual inflation rate in Costa Rica deflated by 0.12% in May 2025, down from a 0.37% increase in the previous month, marking the lowest level since November 2024. Prices fell at a faster pace in transportation (-3.63% vs. -2.34% in April), communications (-3.75% vs. -3.73%) and furniture, appliances and services (-0.80% vs. -0.72%), while the price increases slowed for food away from home and accommodation services (1.38% vs. 1.75%) and restaurants and accommodation (1.60% vs. 2.07%). On the other hand, the largest increases were observed in education (3.40% vs. 3.27%), while alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.63% vs. -0.86%) and clothing and footwear (-1.97% vs. -2.36%) showed slower price increases. Prices rose in seven of the thirteen main product categories. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.40%.