Public Transport & Car Costs in San-Jose-Costa-Rica
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in San-Jose-Costa-Rica, Costa Rica is $90. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in San-Jose-Costa-Rica: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in San-Jose-Costa-Rica | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for San-Jose-Costa-Rica | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in San-Jose-Costa-Rica
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.50 | $2.50 – $2.50 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $90 | $90 – $204 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.50 | $3.50 – $3.50 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $3.00 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $30 | $30 – $30 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.31 | $1.15 – $1.60 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,998 | $36,998 – $37,650 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,964 | $25,634 – $26,030 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.50$2.50 – $2.50
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $90$90 – $204
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.50$3.50 – $3.50
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $3.00$3.00 – $3.00
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $30$30 – $30
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.31$1.15 – $1.60
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $36,998$36,998 – $37,650
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,964$25,634 – $26,030
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Transportation in San-Jose-Costa-Rica: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in San-Jose-Costa-Rica?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in San-Jose-Costa-Rica, Costa Rica is around $90. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for San-Jose-Costa-Rica?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 13, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the San-Jose-Costa-Rica main cost-of-living page.