Inflation Costa Rica 2013
Average inflation: 5.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 6.5%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.4%.
- Highest month
- February: 6.5%
- Lowest month
- November: 3.4%
- Difference
- 3.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 18.9%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -0.6%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 18.9%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -0.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.7%.
- 5-year average
- 5.7%
- 10-year average
- 8.9%
- All-time high (1995)
- 23.2%
- All-time low (2012)
- 4.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (+0.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +2.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €105.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7% | +1.5 |
| February | 6.5% | +2.4 |
| March | 6.2% | +2.0 |
| April | 6.3% | +1.6 |
| May | 5.3% | +0.3 |
| June | 5.1% | +0.5 |
| July | 5.8% | +1.9 |
| August | 5.3% | +1.1 |
| September | 5.4% | +0.9 |
| October | 4.1% | -0.6 |
| November | 3.4% | -1.8 |
| December | 3.7% | -0.9 |
| Average | 5.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.