Infrastructure of Costa Rica

The logistics performance index of Costa Rica is 2.7. It indicates a satisfactory performance - in general, traffic is handeled well, some flaws in certain areas are possible, but overall the logistics system performs reliably and is ready to handle predictable amounts of traffic.

Customs performance is rated at 2.39. It indicates a mediocre performance - although somewhat ineffective, clearence porcesses do not overly discourage international business activity, occasionally fees and/or documents needed may be unpredictable, long clearance time can also be a problem.

Infrastructure quality in Costa Rica is rated to be at 2.43. It indicates a mediocre quality - roads, railroad, ports and other facilities are able to handle somewhat significant traffic, but not enough to ensure smooth transit at all times.

International shipment quality is 2.63. It indicates a satisfactory performance - the services are adequate and the prices are not too high and usually accurately match the quality, although there is still room for improvement.

The competence of logistics service providers is valued at 2.86. The providers are competent - they ensure a good quality in their services, maintaining this level at almost all times; flaws, while still possible, are usually minor and don't discourage the further employment of the providers.

Tracking possibilities for shipments are rated at 2.83. It indicates a satisfactory performance - the tracking systems provide all the basic information as well as additional data about shipments; most of the times it also has a weel established cooperation with foreign and international tracking systems, as well as usually provides information in multiple languages.

Tracking possibilities for shipments are rated at 3.04. It indicates a satisfactory performance - most of the shipments arrive timely and within the scheduled time brackets; late arrivals are still possible, although uncommon.

In Costa Rica, 99.5% of the population has access to electricity. Costa Rica has 161 airports nationwide. There are 147,258 internet hosts in Costa Rica. The number of road motor vehicles per 1000 inhabitants in Costa Rica is 20.

Road network

The total road length in Costa Rica is 39,018 km (24,250 miles). Out of them 77 km (48 miles) of roads are classified as motorways, freeways, or autobahns.

Gas price

On average, you would pay 1.44 USD for one liter of gasoline in Costa Rica. One liter of diesel would cost 0.81 USD.