Travel adapter from Jamaica to Costa Rica — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B plugs at 120 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Jamaica and Costa Rica, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Jamaica and Costa Rica share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Jamaica (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Costa Rica (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Electrical specifications in Costa Rica

Voltage

Jamaica 110 V

Costa Rica 120 V

Match

Frequency

Jamaica 50 Hz

Costa Rica 60 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 120 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Costa Rica can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Costa Rica plug guide