Costa Rica: Housing inflation
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The most recent value is 3.27 percent as of September 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 2.98 percent. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from January 1996 to September 2026 is 5.6 percent. The minimum of 0.64 percent was recorded in December 2020, while the maximum of 19.17 percent was reached in August 1996.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The percent change in the inflation for housing rent compared to the same month last year. Housing inlfation refers to the total rent payments made by tenants to landlords for the right to use a residential dwelling. Crucially, this reflects the actual amount paid, regardless of any social housing benefits, housing allowances, or rent subsidies the tenant receives from public authorities. What is Included in Actual Rentals: Base rent: The core payment for the occupation of the dwelling. Heating and utility charges: Payments for utilities (like water, electricity, and heating) are included if they are billed directly by the landlord as part of the total rental payment.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Costa Rica: Housing inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Sep | 3.27 |
| 2026 Aug | 2.98 |
| 2026 Jul | 2.98 |
| 2026 Jun | 2.82 |
| 2026 May | 2.15 |
| 2026 Apr | 1.96 |
| 2026 Mar | 1.82 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.68 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | -0.1 | 2025 | percent |
| USD exchange rate | 455.3315 | 10/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 16,031.05 | 5/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 99.4198 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.11 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | -0.17 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | -1.95 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | -1.08 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 1.58 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 3.01 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 1.98 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 3.70 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 0.73 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 1.11 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 2.23 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -3.21 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 3.27 | 9/2026 | 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 |