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See how minimum-wage purchasing power compares around the world.
United States buys more burgers per hour +105%
105% more burgers per hour than Costa Rica
All key metrics side by side
| Metric | Costa Rica | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage (gross) | CRC 1,794 | $7.25 | — |
| Big Mac price | CRC 3,150 | $6.22 | — |
| Burgers per hour | 0.57 | 1.17 | −51% |
| Work time for 1 Big Mac | 1h 45m | 51m 28s | — |
| Minimum wage (gross) (USD) | $3.98 | $7.25 | −45% |
Difference summary
United States buys about 0.60 more burgers per hour than Costa Rica for the same hour of minimum-wage work.
+0.60 /h+105%