Costa Rica: Food and beverages inflation
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The most recent value is -3.73 percent as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -3.89 percent. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from January 1996 to June 2026 is 7.69 percent. The minimum of -8.3 percent was recorded in February 2026, while the maximum of 27.73 percent was reached in September 2008.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Costa Rica: Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | -3.73 |
| 2026 May | -3.89 |
| 2026 Apr | -3.91 |
| 2026 Mar | -6.47 |
| 2026 Feb | -8.3 |
| 2026 Jan | -7.86 |
| 2025 Dec | -3.01 |
| 2025 Nov | -0.76 |
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Definition: Percent change in the inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages compared to the same month last year.
Food: Any raw, cooked, or processed edible substance that provides nutritional sustenance (e.g., meat, grains, produce, dairy).
Beverages: Liquids intended for drinking, which are broken down into non-alcoholic (water, coffee, tea, juices) and alcoholic (beer, wine, spirits) segments.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | -0.1 | 2025 | percent |
| USD exchange rate | 454.4102 | 7/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 16,031.05 | 5/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 109.1200 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.70 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | -0.32 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | -3.73 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 1.47 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 3.69 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 4.32 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 1.98 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | -0.82 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 1.10 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 1.80 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 2.75 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -2.29 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 2.82 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 25,133.78 | 2/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 11,929.50 | 2/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 13,204.28 | 2/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 5.86 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 7.61 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Private credit in local currency | 12,638.46 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Private credit in foreign currency | 7,482.44 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |