The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
Rent per built m²
₡8,060
Listings quoted in dollars
72%
Gross rental yield
4.5% a year
Twelve months of the median rent over the median sale price. They come from two different sets of listings, so this compares areas rather than describing any one property: it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.
Prices for commercial spaces by province in Costa Rica
Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.
How much does a commercial space cost in Costa Rica?
The median sale price for commercial spaces in Costa Rica is ₡210,000,000. Most are offered between ₡105,000,000 and ₡471,975,000, based on 429 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a commercial space in Costa Rica?
The median rent for commercial spaces in Costa Rica is ₡787,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡472,500 and ₡1,500,000, based on 397 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Costa Rica?
The median price per built square metre for commercial spaces in Costa Rica is ₡646,093, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a commercial space is worth in Costa Rica?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡210,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡646,093. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all commercial spaces listed in Costa Rica are offered between ₡105M and ₡472M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Costa Rica?
The gross rental yield in Costa Rica is around 4.5% a year: the median rent is ₡787,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡210,000,000. It is a reference for comparing areas rather than the return on any one property, since it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.
