Costa Rica Tasa De Inflación

The annual inflation rate in Costa Rica deflated by 0.12% in May 2025, down from a 0.37% increase in the previous month, marking the lowest level since November 2024. Prices fell at a faster pace in transportation (-3.63% vs. -2.34% in April), communications (-3.75% vs. -3.73%) and furniture, appliances and services (-0.80% vs. -0.72%), while the price increases slowed for food away from home and accommodation services (1.38% vs. 1.75%) and restaurants and accommodation (1.60% vs. 2.07%). On the other hand, the largest increases were observed in education (3.40% vs. 3.27%), while alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.63% vs. -0.86%) and clothing and footwear (-1.97% vs. -2.36%) showed slower price increases. Prices rose in seven of the thirteen main product categories. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.40%.