How much does a street vendor make in Costa Rica?
₡4,271,000a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡355,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,483
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What street vendors (excluding food) earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡3,854,200Median: ₡4,271,000Highest 10%: ₡4,660,500
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $61,120 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,830 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,660 |
| 39. Hungary estimate | $8,596 |
| 40. Costa Rica estimate | $8,483 |
| 41. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $7,965 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Street and related service workers₡4,284,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a street vendor make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡355,900 a month, ₡4,271,000 a year.
How much does a street vendor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,854,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,660,500.
Which country pays a street vendor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a street vendor make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $41,380 a year against $8,483 in Costa Rica, 4.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate