Consumer prices in Costa Rica increased by 0.55% year-on-year in October 2026, the highest rate since March 2025 and up from 0.34% in September. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index rose 0.39%, following a 0.11% gain in September.
The monthly advance was driven mainly by transport costs, which climbed 1.71% compared with the previous month. This reflected a sharp rise in fuel prices, with gasoline up 3.10% and diesel surging 17.39%, as well as higher taxi (5.73%) and bus fares (2.02%).
Prices also increased in the category of recreation, sports and culture (0.96%), supported by higher costs for entertainment event tickets (8.45%) and cinema admissions (7.90%), and in the health category (0.25%).
These gains were partially offset by declines in prices for personal care and miscellaneous goods and services (-0.21%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.11%), and information and communication (-0.07%).