What is the Costa Rican currency? How much is it worth?
Costa Rican currency is called the Colon. 06/15/2007 $1.00 US = 520 Colones What is the purchasing power of my countries dollar in Costa Rica? In relationship to the US Dollar, products and services in Quepos and Costa Rica are similar in price to the US, or even a bit less expensive. Prices as of October 2005 A bottle of beer in the bars: 600 colones or $1.25 US. A can of beer in the supermarket: 370 colones or 75 cents US. Two 4 One Pizza franchise: price for 2 pizzas 2 topping: Small: 4435 colones or $9.25 Medium: 5920 colones or $12.30 Large: 7161 colones or $14.90 Escalo Frio Restaurante: Supper meal prices a la carte: Pizza Small: 2500 – 3000 colones or $5.20 – $6.25 Pasta Main Course: 2400 – 3200 colones or $5.00 – $6.65 What documents do I need to enter Costa Rica? A valid passport with an expiry date of at least 90 days from the date you plan on leaving Costa Rica. This is true for Canadian and US citizens. For citizens of other countries, please check with your country’s Cost
