Planning a trip to Costa Rica? You are headed for a wildly diverse Central American country filled with rainforests, volcanoes, cloud forests, tropical beaches, waterfalls, wildlife, hot springs, surf towns, and national parks.

You might be flying into San José or Liberia before continuing to La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, the Osa Peninsula, Guanacaste, or another corner of the country.

Your days could include soaking in hot springs beneath Arenal Volcano, walking through misty cloud forests, spotting monkeys and sloths, hiking to waterfalls, surfing Pacific waves, snorkeling along the coast, watching sea turtles, exploring national parks, or simply relaxing on a tropical beach.

Your phone may be working hard throughout the trip — for boarding passes, hotel check-ins, transportation details, maps, tour confirmations, weather updates, photos, restaurant searches, translation tools, and staying connected while moving around the country.

That makes having the right charging setup especially important.

Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets, with 120V electricity and a frequency of 60Hz. These are the same basic plug shapes, voltage, and frequency used in the United States and Canada, making Costa Rica especially simple for many North American travelers.

However, the fact that your plug fits does not automatically mean every appliance is safe to use.

A plug adapter fixes the shape.

It does not make the power safe for the wrong device.

That is why checking both the outlet and the voltage matters — even when the plug appears familiar.

This is a complete, no-nonsense Costa Rica outlet, plug, and voltage guide with clear explanations and practical packing advice for travelers from around the world. Scroll to your country below for exactly what you need — no guessing, no surprises.

Quick Overview: What You Need for Costa Rica

✔ Plug Adapter

Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets. These are the familiar North American-style plugs: two flat parallel pins for Type A, and two flat parallel pins with a grounding pin for Type B.

If your home country uses Type A or Type B plugs, you generally will not need a plug adapter for Costa Rica.

If your home country uses Type C, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, N, or another plug type, you will need a plug adapter for Costa Rica.

A universal adapter is especially useful if Costa Rica is part of a larger Central America, Caribbean, or international trip because you can use the same adapter in countries with different outlet types.

✔ Dual-Voltage Electronics

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, Kindles, and most modern chargers labeled 100–240V are usually fine in Costa Rica with the correct plug adapter.

For those devices, you usually do not need a voltage converter.

The label on the charger is what matters.

Dual-voltage electronics are especially useful for international travelers because a device labeled 100–240V can safely handle Costa Rica’s 120V electricity as well as the 220–240V systems used in many other parts of the world.

✔ Single-Voltage Small Appliances (Converter Needed for 220–240V Devices)

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity. If you are coming from a 220–240V country and your appliance is labeled only for 220V, 230V, or 240V, do not assume it will work properly in Costa Rica with only a plug adapter.

Hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, electric kettles, heating pads, and other heat tools are the usual troublemakers.

For those items, you need a step-up voltage converter, or better yet, a dual-voltage travel version of that appliance.

Travelers coming from countries that already use 110–127V electricity generally do not need a voltage converter for standard single-voltage 110–120V appliances in Costa Rica.

✔ Multi-Port USB Charger

A good charging setup can make travel much easier. If you are charging a phone, watch, earbuds, power bank, camera batteries, and perhaps a tablet or Kindle too, a multi-port USB charger is worth packing.

Choose one labeled 100–240V so it can continue working safely on future trips to countries with different voltage systems.

✔ Travel Power Strip

A compact travel power strip can be useful in Costa Rica, especially if you are staying in older hotels, guesthouses, apartments, vacation rentals, eco-lodges, rainforest accommodations, small inns, or properties where outlets are limited or inconveniently located.

✔ Power Bank

A power bank is extremely useful for beach days, rainforest hikes, long sightseeing days, road trips, boat excursions, wildlife adventures, and any time you are relying on your phone for photos, maps, tickets, bookings, weather, or communication.

It can be particularly helpful when exploring La Fortuna and Arenal, hiking around Monteverde, visiting Manuel Antonio National Park, spending the day along the Guanacaste coast, exploring Tortuguero, or heading into the Osa Peninsula and other areas with limited charging opportunities.

✔ Electronics Organizer

Keeps your adapters, charging bricks, cords, camera batteries, memory cards, and small tech pieces from becoming a tangled mess in your bag.

Travel Hack:

A universal adapter + travel power strip + multi-port USB charger = an instant charging hub almost anywhere in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica’s Electrical Basics

Plug Types Used:

Type A – Two flat parallel pins

Type B – Two flat parallel pins with a grounding pin

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity with 60Hz frequency.

✔ Safe With Only an Adapter

These are usually fine if the charger or device is labeled 100–240V:

Phones
Laptops
Tablets
Cameras
Power banks
E-readers / Kindles
Bluetooth headphones / earbuds
Most modern USB chargers

Not Always Safe

Be careful with:

Hair dryers
Curling irons
Straighteners
Steamers
Heating pads
Electric kettles
Cheap or older chargers

Any device labeled for only one voltage

Because Costa Rica uses 120V power, travelers from 220–240V countries need to check single-voltage appliances carefully. A plug adapter only changes the plug shape. It does not convert electricity.

Check the Voltage Label Before You Pack

Look at the small print on each charger or device:

“110V” or “120V only” → Usually compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity. You only need a plug adapter if the plug shape does not match Type A or Type B.

“220V,” “230V,” or “240V only” → Not safe in Costa Rica with only a plug adapter. You need a proper step-up voltage converter or a dual-voltage travel version of the appliance.

“100–240V” → Usually safe in Costa Rica. You only need the correct plug adapter.

Frequency Note:

The 60Hz frequency is usually not a big deal for phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, and similar electronics. It can matter more for motor-based, clock-based, or heat-based appliances.

Consistency:

Costa Rica is fairly straightforward for travelers because it uses Type A and Type B outlets with 120V / 60Hz electricity. The plug situation is especially convenient for travelers coming from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries that already use compatible Type A/B plugs and similar voltage.

That said, you still should not assume your plug will fit unless your home country already uses compatible Type A or Type B plugs. Travelers from the UK, Ireland, continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and many parts of Asia, Africa, and South America will usually need a Type A/B-compatible or universal plug adapter for Costa Rica.

If you are staying in hotels, resorts, apartments, guesthouses, eco-lodges, rainforest properties, beach accommodations, or moving between San José, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Puerto Viejo, Tortuguero, the Osa Peninsula, and other parts of Costa Rica, it is still smart to bring a flexible charging setup.

A Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter, a dual-voltage multi-port USB charger, and a power bank will cover most normal traveler needs.

If Costa Rica is part of a larger Central America or Caribbean trip, check each country on your itinerary before you leave. Type A and Type B outlets are common throughout the region, but not every country uses the exact same plug, voltage, or frequency setup.

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🌎 South America
🌏 Oceania
🌍 Europe
🌏 Asia
🌍 Africa
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⚡ Final Tips for Costa Rica

North America

Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets with 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency. That makes it especially easy for travelers from countries that already use Type A/B plugs and 110–127V electricity.

Travelers from other North American countries should still compare both their home plug type and voltage before packing.

🇺🇸 United States

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets, with 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency. This is essentially the same electrical system used in the United States, so U.S. travelers have one of the easiest possible setups for Costa Rica.

Most U.S. phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and other modern electronics should work normally in Costa Rica.

You do not need a voltage converter.

Because the plug types are also compatible, most U.S. travelers will not need a plug adapter either.

A universal adapter can still be useful if Costa Rica is part of a larger international trip or you want one charging setup that works across multiple countries.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇦 Canada

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets, with 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency. This matches Canada’s standard electrical system, so Canadian travelers usually do not need a voltage converter or plug adapter for Costa Rica.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, e-readers, and most modern travel electronics should work normally.

Because Canada and Costa Rica both use Type A/B outlets with 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency, the electrical setup is about as simple as international travel gets.

A universal adapter is optional but can still be useful if Costa Rica is only one stop on a larger trip.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇽 Mexico

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B; Type C may appear in limited cases.

Vs. Costa Rica: Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets, with 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency. Mexico’s usual Type A/B plug setup, similar voltage, and matching frequency make Costa Rica very easy for most Mexican travelers.

Most phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and other modern electronics should work normally, especially if the charger says 100–240V.

The difference between Mexico’s 127V electricity and Costa Rica’s 120V electricity is generally not a problem for normal travel electronics and appliances designed for this voltage range.

If you are bringing a Type C plug or another plug shape that does not match Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, you will need a plug adapter.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇱 Greenland

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F/K.

Vs. Costa Rica: Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets, with 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency. This is very different from Greenland’s usual 220–230V, 50Hz power system and European-style plug types, so Greenland travelers need to plan for both plug shape and voltage differences.

You will need a plug adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets, USB chargers, e-readers, and power banks are usually fine if they say 100–240V.

The bigger issue is single-voltage 220–230V appliances. A plug adapter alone will not make those work properly on Costa Rica’s 120V electricity.

Blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, electric kettles, and other heat tools need a careful label check.

For a single-voltage 220–230V appliance, you need a step-up voltage converter to use it with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity. A dual-voltage travel version of the appliance is usually the simpler option.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other single-voltage 220–230V appliances
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

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Central America & Caribbean

110–127V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter May Be Needed — Voltage Is Usually Compatible

Travelers from these countries are already used to electricity that is the same as or very close to Costa Rica’s standard voltage.

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency, with Type A and Type B outlets.

• Type A and Type B plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets without an adapter
• Other plug types require a Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter
• Appliances designed for 110–127V are generally compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity
• Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are safe
• Travelers from 50Hz countries should check frequency-sensitive motors, timers, and clocks before using them on Costa Rica’s 60Hz system

🇧🇿 Belize

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, Type A/B/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets, with 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency.

Belize uses mixed voltage and several plug types. Belizean Type A and Type B plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets without an adapter, but Type G plugs require a Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter.

Appliances designed for 110V or 120V are generally compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity.

If your appliance is designed only for 220V, 230V, or 240V, it will not operate properly in Costa Rica with only a plug adapter. You need a step-up voltage converter or a dual-voltage travel version.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter if using a Type G plug
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other single-voltage 220–240V appliances
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need only the correct plug connection — no converter.

🇵🇦 Panama

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Panama and Costa Rica use the same 120V electricity, 60Hz frequency, and Type A/B plug system.

Standard Panamanian plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets, so travelers normally do not need a plug adapter.

A voltage converter is not needed for appliances designed for Panama’s electrical system.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and other modern electronics should work normally.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇻 El Salvador

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets with 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency. This is extremely close to El Salvador’s 115V / 60Hz electrical system.

Standard Type A/B plugs from El Salvador fit Costa Rica’s outlets without an adapter.

The small voltage difference is generally not a problem for appliances designed for normal 110–120V use, and modern electronics labeled 100–240V are fully compatible.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇹 Guatemala

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Guatemala and Costa Rica use the same 120V electricity, 60Hz frequency, and Type A/B outlet system.

Standard Guatemalan plugs fit directly into Costa Rica’s outlets.

No voltage converter is needed for appliances designed for Guatemala’s electrical system, and modern 100–240V electronics will work normally.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇭🇳 Honduras

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Honduras and Costa Rica use the same 120V electricity, 60Hz frequency, and Type A/B outlets.

Travelers from Honduras normally do not need either a plug adapter or a voltage converter in Costa Rica.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and standard 120V appliances should work normally.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Nicaragua and Costa Rica use the same 120V / 60Hz electrical system and Type A/B plugs.

Nicaraguan travelers normally do not need a plug adapter or voltage converter in Costa Rica.

Modern electronics and standard 120V appliances should work normally.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇸 Bahamas

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: The Bahamas and Costa Rica use the same 120V electricity, 60Hz frequency, and Type A/B plug system.

Travelers from the Bahamas generally need neither a plug adapter nor a voltage converter.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and normal 120V appliances should work as they do at home.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇧 Barbados

Home: 115V, 50 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Barbados uses Type A/B plugs and 115V electricity, so the plug shape and voltage are compatible with Costa Rica’s Type A/B, 120V system.

Travelers from Barbados normally do not need a plug adapter or voltage converter.

The main difference is frequency. Barbados uses 50Hz, while Costa Rica uses 60Hz.

Modern phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, and USB chargers are generally unaffected, but frequency-sensitive motors, timers, clocks, and some appliances should be checked before use.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇺 Cuba

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C/L.

Vs. Costa Rica: Cuba uses mixed voltage and several different plug types, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity, 60Hz frequency, and Type A/B outlets.

Cuban Type A and Type B plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets. Type C and Type L plugs require a Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter.

Appliances designed for 110V or 120V are generally compatible with Costa Rica’s electricity.

If you have an appliance designed only for 220V, 230V, or 240V, you need a step-up voltage converter or a dual-voltage replacement.

Because Cuba uses mixed electrical standards, check the voltage label on every appliance rather than assuming it matches the system you normally encounter at home.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter if using Type C or Type L plugs
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other single-voltage 220–240V appliances
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C.

Vs. Costa Rica: The Dominican Republic and Costa Rica both use 120V electricity with 60Hz frequency.

Type A and Type B plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly. Travelers using a Type C plug need a Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter.

A voltage converter is not needed for appliances designed for the Dominican Republic’s 120V electrical system.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter if using a Type C plug
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇭🇹 Haiti

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Haiti uses Type A/B outlets with 110V electricity and 60Hz frequency. Costa Rica uses the same plug types and 120V / 60Hz electricity.

The voltage is close enough for normal appliances designed for the 110–120V range, and standard Haitian Type A/B plugs fit directly into Costa Rica’s outlets.

Modern dual-voltage electronics work normally.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇯🇲 Jamaica

Home: 110V, 50 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Jamaica and Costa Rica both use Type A/B plugs and similar lower-voltage electricity, so travelers generally do not need a plug adapter or voltage converter.

Costa Rica uses 120V rather than Jamaica’s 110V.

The bigger difference is frequency: Jamaica uses 50Hz, while Costa Rica uses 60Hz.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, and other modern electronics are generally unaffected, but frequency-sensitive motors, timers, and clocks should be checked before use.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Trinidad and Tobago uses Type A/B outlets with 115V electricity and 60Hz frequency, making its system very similar to Costa Rica’s 120V / 60Hz system.

Standard Type A/B plugs fit directly into Costa Rica’s outlets.

Travelers generally do not need a voltage converter, and devices designed for the normal 110–120V range should work properly.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Adapter May Be Needed — Costa Rica’s Voltage Is Much Lower

Travelers from these countries are used to higher-voltage electrical systems.

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency, so travelers bringing single-voltage 220–240V appliances need to pay close attention.

• Type A and Type B plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets without an adapter
• Type D and Type G plugs require a Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter
• Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are safe
• Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter
• A plug adapter alone does not make a 220–240V appliance compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity
• Travelers from 50Hz countries should also check frequency-sensitive motors, timers, and clocks

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Antigua and Barbuda uses Type A/B plugs, so the physical plug connection matches Costa Rica’s outlets.

The voltage does not match. Antigua and Barbuda uses 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V are safe without a voltage converter.

Single-voltage 220–240V appliances will not operate properly on Costa Rica’s 120V electricity with only a plug adapter. They require a step-up voltage converter or a dual-voltage travel replacement.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other single-voltage 220–240V appliances
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇩🇲 Dominica

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Dominica uses 230V electricity and 50Hz frequency, while Costa Rica uses 120V / 60Hz electricity.

The plug shape is also different. Dominica uses Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets.

Travelers from Dominica need a Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V are safe with the correct adapter, but single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

The change from 50Hz to 60Hz can also matter for frequency-sensitive motors, timers, and clocks.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other single-voltage 220–240V appliances
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇩 Grenada

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Grenada uses 230V / 50Hz electricity and Type G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V / 60Hz electricity and Type A/B outlets.

Travelers from Grenada need a Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V are safe with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter or a dual-voltage travel replacement.

Frequency-sensitive appliances designed specifically for 50Hz should also be checked before using them on Costa Rica’s 60Hz system.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other single-voltage 220–240V appliances
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/G/D.

Vs. Costa Rica: Saint Kitts and Nevis uses 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V. Both use 60Hz frequency.

Type A and Type B plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly. Type G and Type D plugs require a Costa Rica-compatible adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V are safe.

Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter to operate properly on Costa Rica’s 120V electricity.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other single-voltage 220–240V appliances
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Saint Lucia uses 240V / 50Hz electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V / 60Hz.

Type A and Type B plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly. Travelers using Type G plugs need a Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter.

Modern dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are safe.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter or a dual-voltage travel replacement.

The frequency change from 50Hz to 60Hz may also affect frequency-sensitive motors, timers, and clocks.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other single-voltage 220–240V appliances
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses 230V / 50Hz electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V / 60Hz.

Type A and Type B plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly. Type G plugs require a Costa Rica-compatible plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V are safe.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter or a dual-voltage travel version.

The frequency change can also affect motors, timers, clocks, and other appliances designed specifically for 50Hz operation.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other single-voltage 220–240V appliances
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

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South America

220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

Adapter Usually Needed — Costa Rica’s Voltage Is Much Lower

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency, so travelers from most higher-voltage South American countries need to pay attention to both plug shape and voltage.

Modern electronics are usually the easy part. Single-voltage appliances need much more care.

• You’ll usually need the right plug adapter
• Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets
• Modern electronics labeled 100–240V usually need only the correct plug adapter
• Single-voltage 220–240V appliances are not properly compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity on their own
• A step-up voltage converter is required for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if you bring them
• Check every charger and heat tool label before packing

🇦🇷 Argentina

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Argentina’s 220V electricity is much higher than Costa Rica’s 120V system, and the plug shapes are also different.

Argentina uses Type C and Type I plugs, while Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets. You will need a plug adapter.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and other modern electronics are usually fine if they say 100–240V.

Single-voltage 220V appliances are not properly compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity without a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Argentina’s 50Hz, which can matter for some motorized, clock-based, or frequency-sensitive appliances.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Plug adapter
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇴 Bolivia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Bolivia uses much higher voltage than Costa Rica. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity, while Bolivia uses 230V.

Plug compatibility depends on the device. Bolivian Type A plugs fit Costa Rica’s Type A outlets, but Type C plugs need an adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

A single-voltage 230V appliance requires a step-up voltage converter for Costa Rica. The frequency is also different because Costa Rica uses 60Hz rather than Bolivia’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Plug adapter
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇱 Chile

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C/L.

Vs. Costa Rica: Chile uses 220–230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V, so the voltage difference requires attention.

Chile uses Type C and Type L plugs. Neither is the standard plug shape used in Costa Rica, so you need a plug adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

Modern phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, and power banks are usually fine if labeled 100–240V.

Single-voltage 220–230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Chile’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Plug adapter
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇵🇾 Paraguay

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Paraguay uses 220V electricity and Type C plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Paraguay’s 50Hz, which may matter for some frequency-sensitive appliances.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Plug adapter
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇵🇪 Peru

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Peru and Costa Rica both use 60Hz frequency, but the voltage is very different. Peru uses 220V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

If your Peruvian device has a Type A or Type B plug, it should fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly. A Type C plug needs an adapter.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and other electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

A single-voltage 220V appliance requires a step-up voltage converter for Costa Rica.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Plug adapter
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇺🇾 Uruguay

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/I/L.

Vs. Costa Rica: Uruguay uses 220–230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V. The plug shapes are also different.

Uruguay uses Type C, Type F, Type I, and Type L plugs, while Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets. You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 220–230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Uruguay’s 50Hz, so frequency-sensitive appliances need a careful label check.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Plug adapter
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

110–127V / 60 Hz or Mixed-Voltage Countries

Usually Easy for Costa Rica — Check Plug Shape and Any Higher-Voltage Appliances

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity, so travelers from lower-voltage South American countries generally have an easier setup.

Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are normally straightforward.

• Type A/B plugs usually fit directly
• Other plug types need an adapter
• Standard 110–127V appliances are generally compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity
• Travelers from mixed-voltage countries need to check whether a specific appliance is designed for lower or higher voltage
• Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter in Costa Rica

🇧🇷 Brazil

Home: 127V / 220V mix, varies by region, 60 Hz, Type C/N.

Vs. Costa Rica: Brazil has mixed voltage, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity throughout its standard system.

If your appliance is designed for 127V, Costa Rica’s 120V electricity is generally compatible.

If your appliance is designed only for 220V, it requires a step-up voltage converter in Costa Rica.

Plug shape also matters. Brazil uses Type C and Type N plugs, while Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets, so you need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Plug adapter
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇴 Colombia

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Colombia and Costa Rica have extremely similar electrical systems.

Colombia uses 110V electricity with Type A/B plugs and 60Hz frequency, while Costa Rica uses 120V with the same Type A/B plugs and 60Hz frequency.

Colombian phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and most normal electronics should work without any problem.

Standard Type A/B plugs fit directly, and you generally do not need a voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Home: 120–127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Ecuador and Costa Rica use very similar electrical systems.

Both use Type A and Type B plugs with 60Hz frequency, and Ecuador’s 120–127V electricity is close to Costa Rica’s 120V system.

Most electronics and ordinary appliances should work normally.

You do not need a plug adapter for standard Type A/B plugs, and a voltage converter is generally unnecessary.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇾 Guyana

Home: 120V / 240V mix, 60 Hz, Type A/B/D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Guyana has mixed voltage, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity with Type A and Type B outlets.

If your device uses a Type A or Type B plug and is designed for 120V electricity, it should be straightforward in Costa Rica.

Type D and Type G plugs require an adapter.

If you are bringing a single-voltage appliance designed only for Guyana’s 240V service, you need a step-up voltage converter for Costa Rica.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Plug adapter
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇷 Suriname

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Suriname’s 127V electricity and 60Hz frequency are very close to Costa Rica’s 120V / 60Hz electrical system.

If your device uses a Type A or Type B plug, it should fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly. Type C plugs require an adapter.

Most phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and ordinary electronics should work normally.

You generally do not need a voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Plug adapter
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Venezuela and Costa Rica use the same Type A/B plug shapes, 120V electricity, and 60Hz frequency.

Venezuelan phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, USB chargers, and most ordinary electronics should work normally.

You do not need a plug adapter for standard Type A/B plugs, and you generally do not need a voltage converter for standard 120V appliances.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

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Oceania

220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

Adapter Usually Needed — Costa Rica’s Voltage Is Much Lower

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency, so travelers from most Oceania countries are coming from a much higher-voltage electrical system.

Both plug shape and voltage need attention.

• You’ll usually need the correct plug adapter
• Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets
• Modern electronics labeled 100–240V usually need only the correct plug adapter
• Single-voltage 220–240V appliances are not properly compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity on their own
• A step-up voltage converter is required for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if you bring them
• Costa Rica uses 60Hz rather than the 50Hz used throughout much of Oceania, which can matter for some motorized, clock-based, or frequency-sensitive appliances

🇦🇺 Australia

Home: 230V, often 240V in practice, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Australia uses much higher voltage than Costa Rica. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity rather than Australia’s 230–240V system.

Australia uses Type I plugs, while Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets, so Australian travelers need a plug adapter.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and other modern electronics are usually fine if they say 100–240V.

Single-voltage 230–240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Australia’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇫🇯 Fiji

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Fiji uses 240V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Fiji uses Type I plugs, which do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, so you need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz instead of Fiji’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: New Zealand uses 230V electricity and Type I plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and similar electronics should work normally if labeled 100–240V.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. The frequency is also different because Costa Rica uses 60Hz rather than New Zealand’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Papua New Guinea uses 240V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Papua New Guinea uses Type I plugs, so you need an adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

Modern dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Papua New Guinea’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type I; some Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Solomon Islands electricity is much higher voltage than Costa Rica’s 120V system.

Type I and Type G plugs also do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, so you need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 220–230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than the Solomon Islands’ 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇴 Tonga

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Tonga uses 240V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Tonga uses Type I plugs, which require an adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A and Type B outlets.

Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Tonga’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇼🇸 Samoa

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Samoa uses 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Samoa uses Type I plugs, so you need an adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Samoa’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Tuvalu uses 230V electricity and Type I plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also operates at 60Hz rather than Tuvalu’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Vanuatu uses 220V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Vanuatu’s Type I plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, so you need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Vanuatu’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇰🇮 Kiribati

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Kiribati uses 240V electricity and Type I plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz instead of Kiribati’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇳🇷 Nauru

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Nauru uses 240V electricity and Type I plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and other devices labeled 100–240V should work normally.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Nauru’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇵🇫 French Polynesia

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 / 50 Hz, Type A/B/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: French Polynesia has a mixed electrical system, while Costa Rica uses a standard 120V, 60Hz, Type A/B setup.

If your device uses a Type A or Type B plug, it should fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly. Type E plugs require an adapter.

Voltage depends on the appliance you use at home.

A device designed for 110–120V electricity should generally be compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V system. A single-voltage appliance designed only for 220V electricity requires a step-up voltage converter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter if using a Type E plug
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

120V / 60 Hz Countries

Usually Easy for Costa Rica — Adapter Depends on Plug Shape

Travelers from these Oceania destinations are already used to the same voltage and frequency used in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency.

• Type A and Type B plugs fit Costa Rica’s standard outlets
• You do not need a voltage converter for standard 110–120V appliances
• Modern electronics labeled 100–240V work normally
• An adapter is needed only if the specific device uses another plug type

🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: The Marshall Islands and Costa Rica use the same Type A/B plug shapes, 120V electricity, and 60Hz frequency.

Your standard chargers, phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, and ordinary 110–120V appliances should work normally.

You do not need a plug adapter or voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇫🇲 Micronesia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Micronesia and Costa Rica use the same Type A/B outlets, 120V electricity, and 60Hz frequency.

Most electronics and ordinary 110–120V appliances should work normally.

You do not need a plug adapter or voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇵🇼 Palau

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Palau and Costa Rica use the same Type A/B plug shapes, 120V electricity, and 60Hz frequency.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, USB chargers, power banks, and standard 110–120V appliances should work normally.

You do not need a plug adapter or voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇦🇸 American Samoa

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/F/I.

Vs. Costa Rica: American Samoa and Costa Rica both use 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency.

If your device uses a Type A or Type B plug, it should fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly.

If your device uses a Type F or Type I plug, you need a plug adapter.

A voltage converter is generally not needed for standard 110–120V appliances.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter if using Type F or Type I
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

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Europe

230V / 50 Hz Countries

Step-Up Converter Needed for Single-Voltage 220–240V Appliances

Travelers from most of Europe are used to 230V / 50Hz power, which is much higher voltage than Costa Rica’s 120V / 60Hz system. That means:

• Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V usually only need an adapter
• Single-voltage 220–240V hair tools and appliances need a step-up converter to run properly in Costa Rica
• Most European plug shapes are also different from Costa Rica’s Type A / B outlets, so many travelers will need a plug adapter too
• Costa Rica uses 60Hz rather than Europe’s usual 50Hz, which can matter for some motorized, clock-based, or frequency-sensitive appliances

🇦🇱 Albania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Voltage is much lower in Costa Rica, and Albania’s Type C/F plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, so you need a plug adapter.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, and modern chargers labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter. If you are bringing a single-voltage 220–240V appliance, you also need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇦🇩 Andorra

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Voltage is much lower in Costa Rica, and Type C/F plugs are not compatible with Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, so you need a plug adapter.

Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇦🇹 Austria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Costa Rica uses much lower 120V electricity, and Austrian Type C/F plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇪 Belgium

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Belgium uses 230V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern dual-voltage electronics should be straightforward, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Voltage is much lower in Costa Rica, and Type C/F plugs require an adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Bulgaria uses 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V. Type C/F plugs also do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇭🇷 Croatia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Croatia’s voltage is much higher than Costa Rica’s 120V electricity, and Type C/F plugs are not directly compatible with Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V only need the correct adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇿 Czechia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Costa Rica uses much lower 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets. Czech Type C/E/F plugs need an adapter.

Modern dual-voltage electronics should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇩🇰 Denmark

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F/K.

Vs. Costa Rica: Denmark’s plug types are different from Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Denmark’s 230V electricity is much higher than Costa Rica’s 120V.

You need a plug adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇪🇪 Estonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Estonia uses higher-voltage 230V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern 100–240V electronics should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇫🇮 Finland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Finland’s Type C/F plugs are not compatible with Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Costa Rica’s 120V electricity is much lower than Finland’s 230V.

You need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇫🇷 France

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: France uses Type C/E plugs and 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets and 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇩🇪 Germany

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Germany uses 230V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

German travelers need a plug adapter. Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇷 Greece

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Greece’s 230V electricity is much higher than Costa Rica’s 120V, and Greek Type C/F plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇭🇺 Hungary

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Costa Rica uses lower-voltage 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets, so Hungarian Type C/F plugs need an adapter.

Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should be fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇮🇸 Iceland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Iceland uses 230V electricity and Type C/F plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern 100–240V electronics should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇮🇪 Ireland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Ireland’s Type G plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Ireland’s 230V electricity is much higher than Costa Rica’s 120V.

You need a plug adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇮🇹 Italy

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/L.

Vs. Costa Rica: Italy uses 230V electricity and Type C/F/L plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern dual-voltage electronics should work normally, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇱🇻 Latvia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Latvia’s Type C/F plugs need an adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Costa Rica’s 120V electricity is much lower than Latvia’s 230V.

Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇱🇹 Lithuania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Lithuania uses 230V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally, while single-voltage appliances rated only for 220–240V need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Luxembourg’s Type C/F plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets. Costa Rica also uses much lower 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇹 Malta

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Malta uses Type G plugs and 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets and 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Modern dual-voltage electronics should work normally, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇩 Moldova

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Moldova uses 230V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

A plug adapter is required. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇨 Monaco

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Monaco’s Type C/E/F plugs are different from Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Monaco’s 230V electricity is much higher than Costa Rica’s 120V.

You need a plug adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇪 Montenegro

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Montenegro uses Type C/F plugs and 230V electricity. Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets and 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Modern dual-voltage electronics should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Dutch Type C/F plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Costa Rica uses much lower 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: North Macedonia’s Type C/F plugs require an adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets. Costa Rica also uses much lower voltage.

Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇳🇴 Norway

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Norway uses 230V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should be straightforward, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇵🇱 Poland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Poland uses Type C/E plugs and 230V electricity. Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets and 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇵🇹 Portugal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Portugal’s Type C/F plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Portugal uses substantially higher voltage.

You need a plug adapter. Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇷🇴 Romania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Romania uses 230V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

A plug adapter is required. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇷🇸 Serbia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Serbia’s Type C/F plugs are not compatible with Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Serbia uses much higher 230V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇰 Slovakia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Slovakia uses Type C/E plugs and 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets and 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Modern dual-voltage electronics should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇮 Slovenia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Slovenia’s Type C/F plugs need an adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets. Costa Rica also uses much lower 120V electricity.

Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇪🇸 Spain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Spain uses Type C/F plugs and 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets and 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, and other modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇪 Sweden

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Sweden’s Type C/F plugs require an adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Costa Rica uses much lower voltage.

Modern 100–240V electronics should work normally. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/J.

Vs. Costa Rica: Switzerland uses Type C/J plugs and 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets and 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇺🇦 Ukraine

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Ukraine’s Type C/F plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Ukraine’s 230V electricity is much higher than Costa Rica’s 120V.

You need a plug adapter. Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: The United Kingdom uses Type G plugs and 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets and 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

If you are bringing a single-voltage 220–240V appliance, you also need a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇻🇦 Vatican City

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/L.

Vs. Costa Rica: Vatican City uses Type C/F/L plugs and 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses Type A/B outlets and 120V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Modern dual-voltage electronics should work normally, while single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

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Asia

220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

Adapter Usually Needed — Costa Rica’s Voltage Is Much Lower

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency, so travelers from most of these Asian countries are used to much higher voltage.

For most travelers in this group, both plug shape and voltage need attention.

• Modern electronics labeled 100–240V usually work normally with the correct plug adapter
• You may need a plug adapter depending on your home country’s plug type
• Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets
• Type C, D, F, G, H, I, K, M, O, and other plug shapes need an adapter
• Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter for Costa Rica’s 120V electricity
• Costa Rica uses 60Hz, which can matter for some appliances from 50Hz countries

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Afghanistan uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances need a step-up voltage converter. Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Afghanistan’s 50Hz.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇦🇲 Armenia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Armenia uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern dual-voltage electronics should work normally.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Azerbaijan’s Type C/F plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, and Azerbaijan uses much higher 220V electricity.

You need a plug adapter. Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇭 Bahrain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Bahrain uses 230V electricity and Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/G/K.

Vs. Costa Rica: Bangladesh uses much higher voltage than Costa Rica, and its Type C/D/G/K plugs do not match Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220–230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇹 Bhutan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/G/M.

Vs. Costa Rica: Bhutan uses 230V electricity and Type C/D/G/M plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Most modern electronics should work normally if labeled 100–240V.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇳 Brunei

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Brunei uses 240V electricity and Type G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances also require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇰🇭 Cambodia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/C/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Cambodia uses 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Cambodian Type A plugs should fit Costa Rica’s Type A outlets, but Type C and Type G plugs need an adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇳 China

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type A/C/I.

Vs. Costa Rica: China uses 220V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Chinese Type A plugs should fit Costa Rica’s Type A outlets. Type C and Type I plugs require an adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances need a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇾 Cyprus

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Cyprus uses 230V electricity and Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇪 Georgia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Georgia uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Single-voltage 220V appliances need a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇮🇳 India

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/M.

Vs. Costa Rica: India uses 230V electricity and Type C/D/M plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇮🇩 Indonesia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Indonesia uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter and a step-up voltage converter for any single-voltage 220V appliance.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇮🇷 Iran

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Iran uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇮🇶 Iraq

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Iraq uses 230V electricity and Type C/D/G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇮🇱 Israel

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/H.

Vs. Costa Rica: Israel uses 230V electricity and Type C/H plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇯🇴 Jordan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Jordan uses 230V electricity and Type C/F/G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 230V appliances need a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Kazakhstan uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter and a step-up converter for single-voltage 220V appliances.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇰🇼 Kuwait

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Kuwait uses 240V electricity and Type G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Kyrgyzstan uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇱🇦 Laos

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/C/E/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Laos uses 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

If your device has a Type A or Type B plug, it should fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly. Type C, Type E, and Type F plugs require an adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇱🇧 Lebanon

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Lebanon uses 230V electricity and Type C/F/G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Malaysia uses 240V electricity and Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇻 Maldives

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Maldives uses 230V electricity and Type G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇳 Mongolia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Mongolia uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇲 Myanmar

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/C/D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Myanmar uses 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

If your device has a Type A or Type B plug, it should fit Costa Rica’s outlets. Type C, Type D, and Type G plugs require an adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇳🇵 Nepal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/M.

Vs. Costa Rica: Nepal uses 230V electricity and Type C/D/M plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇴🇲 Oman

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Oman uses 240V electricity and Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇵🇰 Pakistan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/M.

Vs. Costa Rica: Pakistan uses 230V electricity and Type C/D/M plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern dual-voltage electronics should work normally. Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇵🇭 Philippines

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C.

Vs. Costa Rica: The Philippines and Costa Rica both use 60Hz frequency, but the Philippines uses much higher 220V electricity.

Philippine Type A and Type B plugs should fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly. Type C plugs require an adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇶🇦 Qatar

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Qatar uses 240V electricity and Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Home: 220–240V, 60 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Saudi Arabia and Costa Rica both use 60Hz frequency, but Saudi Arabia uses much higher 220–240V electricity.

Saudi Type G plugs do not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets, so you need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇬 Singapore

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Singapore uses 230V electricity and Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇰🇷 South Korea

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: South Korea and Costa Rica both use 60Hz frequency, but South Korea uses 220V electricity compared with Costa Rica’s 120V.

Type C/F plugs need an adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G/M.

Vs. Costa Rica: Sri Lanka uses 230V electricity and Type D/G/M plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇾 Syria

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/L.

Vs. Costa Rica: Syria uses 220V electricity and Type C/E/L plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇯 Tajikistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Tajikistan uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter and a step-up converter for single-voltage 220V appliances.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇭 Thailand

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/C/F/O.

Vs. Costa Rica: Thailand uses much higher voltage than Costa Rica.

Thai Type A and Type B plugs should fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets directly. Type C, Type F, and Type O plugs require an adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

Single-voltage 220–230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/I.

Vs. Costa Rica: Timor-Leste uses 220V electricity and Type C/F/I plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇷 Turkey

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Turkey uses 230V electricity and Type C/F plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Turkmenistan uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Home: 220–240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: The UAE uses 220–240V electricity and Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Uzbekistan uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇻🇳 Vietnam

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type A/C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Vietnam uses 220V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Vietnamese Type A plugs should fit Costa Rica’s Type A outlets directly. Type C and Type F plugs need an adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇾🇪 Yemen

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/C/D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Yemen uses 230V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Yemeni Type A plugs should fit Costa Rica’s Type A outlets. Type C, Type D, and Type G plugs require an adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

100–120V Countries

Usually Easier for Costa Rica — Check Exact Voltage Rating

Travelers from Japan and Taiwan are already used to lower-voltage electricity and Type A/B plugs.

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency.

• Type A/B plugs generally fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly
• Modern electronics labeled 100–240V work normally
• A plug adapter generally is not needed
• Single-voltage appliances need a careful label check because Japan and Taiwan use lower voltage than Costa Rica
• Frequency is straightforward for Taiwan and for Japanese equipment rated for 60Hz or 50/60Hz

🇯🇵 Japan

Home: 100V, 50/60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Japan and Costa Rica use compatible Type A/B plug shapes, so Japanese travelers generally do not need a plug adapter.

The important difference is voltage. Japan uses 100V electricity, while Costa Rica uses 120V.

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, USB chargers, and other devices labeled 100–240V should work normally.

Do not assume a device labeled only for 100V is safe on Costa Rica’s 120V electricity. Single-voltage 100V appliances need to be checked carefully before use, and a suitable step-down voltage converter may be required.

Japan also uses both 50Hz and 60Hz depending on the region. Devices labeled 50/60Hz should be straightforward in Costa Rica’s 60Hz system.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Costa Rica: Taiwan and Costa Rica use the same Type A/B plug shapes and 60Hz frequency.

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity rather than Taiwan’s 110V. Most modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

Standard Type A/B plugs fit directly, so you do not need a plug adapter.

For appliances labeled only for 110V, check the device rating before using them on Costa Rica’s 120V electricity, especially high-draw or heat-producing appliances.

What to pack:

• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

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Africa

220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

Adapter Usually Needed — Costa Rica’s Voltage Is Much Lower

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency, so travelers from most African countries are used to much higher voltage.

For travelers in this group, both plug shape and voltage need attention.

• Modern electronics labeled 100–240V usually work normally with the correct plug adapter
• Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets
• Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F, Type G, Type J, Type L, Type M, and other plug shapes need an adapter
• Single-voltage 220–240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter for Costa Rica’s 120V electricity
• Costa Rica uses 60Hz rather than 50Hz, which can matter for some motorized, clock-based, or frequency-sensitive appliances

🇩🇿 Algeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Algeria uses 230V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter. Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇦🇴 Angola

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Angola uses 220V electricity and Type C plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇯 Benin

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Benin uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇼 Botswana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G/M.

Vs. Costa Rica: Botswana uses 230V electricity and Type D/G/M plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Burkina Faso uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇧🇮 Burundi

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Burundi uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇲 Cameroon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Cameroon uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern 100–240V electronics should work normally. Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: The Central African Republic uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇩 Chad

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Chad uses 220V electricity and Type C/E/F plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇰🇲 Comoros

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Comoros uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇬 Congo / Republic of the Congo

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: The Republic of the Congo uses 230V electricity and Type C/E plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Costa Rica: The Democratic Republic of the Congo uses 220V electricity and Type C plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇩🇯 Djibouti

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Djibouti uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇪🇬 Egypt

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Egypt uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Equatorial Guinea uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇪🇷 Eritrea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Eritrea uses 220V electricity and Type C plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇿 Eswatini

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type M.

Vs. Costa Rica: Eswatini uses 230V electricity and Type M plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/L.

Vs. Costa Rica: Ethiopia uses 220V electricity and Type C/F/L plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇦 Gabon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Gabon uses 220V electricity and Type C plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇲 Gambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Gambia uses 230V electricity and Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇭 Ghana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Ghana uses 230V electricity and Type D/G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇳 Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: Guinea uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Guinea-Bissau uses 220V electricity and Type C plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇰🇪 Kenya

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Kenya uses 240V electricity and Type G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇱🇸 Lesotho

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type M.

Vs. Costa Rica: Lesotho uses 220V electricity and Type M plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇱🇾 Libya

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/L.

Vs. Costa Rica: Libya uses 230V electricity and Type C/F/L plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇼 Malawi

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Malawi uses 230V electricity and Type G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇱 Mali

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Mali uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇷 Mauritania

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Mauritania uses 220V electricity and Type C plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇺 Mauritius

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Mauritius uses 230V electricity and Type C/E/G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally. Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇦 Morocco

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Morocco uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇿 Mozambique

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/M.

Vs. Costa Rica: Mozambique uses 220V electricity and Type C/F/M plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇳🇦 Namibia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type M.

Vs. Costa Rica: Namibia uses 220V electricity and Type M plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇳🇪 Niger

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Niger uses 220V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇳🇬 Nigeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Nigeria uses 230V electricity and Type D/G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇷🇼 Rwanda

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/J.

Vs. Costa Rica: Rwanda uses 230V electricity and Type C/J plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.

Vs. Costa Rica: São Tomé and Príncipe uses 220V electricity and Type C/F plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇳 Senegal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Senegal uses 230V electricity and Type C/D/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇨 Seychelles

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Seychelles uses 240V electricity and Type G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Sierra Leone uses 230V electricity and Type D/G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇴 Somalia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Somalia uses 220V electricity and Type C/G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇸 South Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Costa Rica: South Sudan uses 230V electricity and Type C plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇸🇩 Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D.

Vs. Costa Rica: Sudan uses 230V electricity and Type C/D plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇿 Tanzania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Tanzania uses 230V electricity and Type D/G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇬 Togo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Togo uses 220V electricity and Type C plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇹🇳 Tunisia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Tunisia uses 230V electricity and Type C/E plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇺🇬 Uganda

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Uganda uses 240V electricity and Type G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 240V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇿🇲 Zambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Zambia uses 230V electricity and Type C/D/G plugs, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 230V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.

Vs. Costa Rica: Zimbabwe uses 220V electricity and Type D/G plugs. Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and Type A/B outlets.

You need a plug adapter.

Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

120V or Mixed-Voltage Countries

Usually Easy for Costa Rica — Check the Exact Appliance Voltage

Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency, so travelers from lower-voltage or mixed-voltage African countries need to check which voltage their individual appliances are designed to use.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

• Type A/B plugs fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly
• Other plug types require an adapter
• Standard 110–120V appliances are generally compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity
• Single-voltage 220V appliances require a step-up voltage converter
• Mixed-voltage countries require a careful label check before packing

🇱🇷 Liberia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C.

Vs. Costa Rica: Liberia and Costa Rica both use 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency.

If your device uses a Type A or Type B plug, it should fit Costa Rica’s outlets directly.

If your device uses a Type C plug, you need a plug adapter.

Standard 110–120V appliances generally do not need a voltage converter, and modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

🇲🇬 Madagascar

Home: 127V / 220V mix, 50 Hz, Type C/E.

Vs. Costa Rica: Madagascar has a mixed-voltage electrical system, while Costa Rica uses 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency.

Madagascar uses Type C and Type E plugs, so you need a plug adapter for Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

If your appliance is designed for 127V electricity, Costa Rica’s 120V system is generally close in voltage.

If your appliance is designed only for 220V electricity, it requires a step-up voltage converter for Costa Rica.

Modern electronics labeled 100–240V should work normally with the correct plug adapter.

Costa Rica also uses 60Hz rather than Madagascar’s 50Hz, which can matter for some motorized, clock-based, or frequency-sensitive appliances.

What to pack:

• Plug adapter
• Travel power strip
• Power bank
• Step-up voltage converter for single-voltage 220–240V appliances if bringing them
• Multi-port USB charger
• Electronics organizer

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🧳 Universal Packing Checklist

Use this checklist no matter where you’re traveling from. Adjust adapter and converter needs based on your home country’s plug type and voltage.

Essential Power Gear

• Plug adapter — required if your home plug does not fit Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets
• Travel power strip
• Multi-port USB charger
• Power bank

Conditional — Only If Needed

Step-up voltage converter

Required only if you bring a single-voltage 220–240V appliance like a hair dryer, curling iron, straightener, steamer, or other heat tool that is not compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity.

Travelers bringing appliances labeled only for 100V, particularly from Japan, should also check the appliance carefully before using it with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity. A suitable 120V-to-100V step-down converter may be required for some single-voltage 100V appliances.

Organization & Protection

• Electronics organizer for cords, adapters, chargers, camera batteries, memory cards, and small tech pieces

Quick Safety Check

Look for “100–240V” printed on chargers and devices.

✔ Usually safe with Costa Rica’s voltage
✔ Plug adapter only if your plug does not fit Type A/B
✖ No voltage converter needed for 100–240V devices

If the label says 100–240V, your device is usually safe in Costa Rica. You only need a plug adapter if the plug shape does not match Costa Rica’s Type A/B outlets.

If the label says 120V only, it is compatible with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity. If the label says 110V only, check the appliance rating carefully before use, particularly for high-draw or heat-producing appliances.

If the label says 220V only, 230V only, or 240V only, do not rely on a plug adapter alone. You need a proper step-up voltage converter or a dual-voltage replacement.

If the label says 100V only, check the appliance carefully before using it with Costa Rica’s 120V electricity. Some single-voltage 100V appliances may require a suitable step-down voltage converter.

⚡ Final Tips for Costa Rica

Travelers with phones, laptops, cameras, tablets, Kindles, power banks, and USB chargers usually have an easy voltage situation because these devices are commonly dual-voltage.

Adapters change plug shape, not voltage. If a device is single-voltage, plugging it into an incompatible electrical system without the correct converter can prevent it from working properly or damage the device.

Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B outlets, with 120V electricity and 60Hz frequency.

Travelers from countries that already use 110–127V electricity and Type A/B plugs generally have the easiest setup. Travelers from Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, much of Asia, Africa, and other 220–240V regions need to check both their plug shape and appliance voltage before packing.

Outlets can be limited. In hotels, resorts, guesthouses, apartments, eco-lodges, rainforest properties, beach accommodations, older buildings, and smaller independently operated stays, convenient outlets may be in short supply. A travel power strip can make charging several devices much easier.

USB ports are not guaranteed. Do not assume your hotel room, resort, apartment, guesthouse, airport lounge, café, bedside lamp, eco-lodge, or beach property will have built-in USB charging.

Hair tools are one of the biggest voltage concerns. If yours is a single-voltage 220–240V appliance, do not assume it will work properly in Costa Rica just because you have a plug adapter. You need a proper step-up voltage converter, a hotel-provided tool, or a dual-voltage travel version.

Power banks are incredibly useful. Rainforest hikes, wildlife trips, surf sessions, boat excursions, national park days, road trips, long transfers, and photo-heavy sightseeing can drain your phone quickly.

Costa Rica’s electrical setup is especially simple for travelers already using Type A/B plugs and 110–127V electricity. For everyone else, the main things to check are whether your plug fits and whether your device can handle Costa Rica’s 120V electricity.

Once your adapter and voltage situation are handled, you are prepared for San José, La Fortuna and Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, the Osa Peninsula, Pacific beach stays, Caribbean adventures, rainforest escapes, and longer Costa Rica itineraries.

Power access can be more limited when you move beyond larger city hotels and resorts into smaller eco-lodges, rainforest accommodations, guesthouses, remote beach properties, mountain stays, or countryside accommodations. If you are spending full days hiking, surfing, snorkeling, wildlife watching, boating, road-tripping, exploring national parks, or relying on your phone for bookings, maps, tickets, photos, messages, or transportation details, keep your devices charged when you can and bring a reliable power bank.