FX.co ★ Costa Rica Inflation Rate at 4-Month Low

In April 2025, Costa Rica's annual inflation rate experienced a significant slowdown, decreasing to 0.37% from the 1.21% recorded in March. This represents the most substantial deceleration since December 2024. Key sectors exhibited noticeable price reductions, including transport, which fell by 2.34%, communications by 3.73%, clothing and footwear by 2.36%, alcoholic beverages and tobacco by 0.86%, and furniture, household items, and services by 0.72%. Despite these decreases, inflation rose in eight out of the twelve major product categories. The most considerable increases were observed in education, which rose by 3.27%, restaurants and lodging by 1.75%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages by 1.71%. Overall, consumer prices decreased by 0.51% on a monthly basis.