A Big Mac in Costa Rica costs 3,150 CRC (about $7.00). Here's how long different jobs must work to afford one:
| Job | Time per Big Mac | Pay basis |
|---|---|---|
| Public-school teacher | 20 min | 12,151,144 CRC/yr ÷ 1260 teaching hrs source (high confidence) |
| Minimum-wage worker | 97 min | min wage 1,952 CRC/hr source (medium confidence) |
| UberX driver | 82 min | net 2,300 CRC/hr source (medium confidence) |
The teaching figure is annual public-school salary ÷ annual net teaching (contact) hours — pay per minute of lecturing, not take-home pay. Teachers also spend uncounted time on planning, grading and holidays.
Data updated 2026-08-12. Big Mac prices: The Economist Big Mac Index.
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