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  • July 28, 2026

Proposed Food Tax Reform Threatens Poorest Costa Rican Households

San José, Costa Rica — A controversial proposal to eliminate the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on Costa Rica’s basic…
  • December 5, 2025

Costa Rican Shoppers Face 30 Percent Price Gap on Basic Goods

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rican families navigating the fluctuating cost of living now have a…
  • December 5, 2025

Costa Rican Shoppers Face 30 Percent Price Variance on Groceries

San José, Costa Rica — San José – A recent data update from the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce…
  • November 4, 2025

Grocery Bills Shrink in Costa Rica Amid Falling Food Prices

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rican households are experiencing a welcome reprieve from economic pressures as…