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American Samoa to Costa Rica

You need a power plug adapter in Costa Rica when you are from American Samoa.

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You don't need a voltage converter to use your devices in Costa Rica.

Here's why you need an adapter

The outlets and plugs used in Costa Rica are A & B. Take a look at the pictures below to see what each plug and socket type looks like:

Costa Rica electrical outlets and plug types

However, the outlets and plugs used in American Samoa are A, B, F & I, so that is why you need an adapter:

American Samoa electrical outlets and plug types

Costa Rica uses a voltage of 120V and a frequency of 60Hz. This is the same as in American Samoa, so you don't need a voltage converter.

Universal adapter

Adapter + Converter

What power plug types and electrical outlets are used in Costa Rica? ⌄

In Costa Rica they use power plugs and electrical outlets of types A & B.

What voltage is used in Costa Rica? ⌄

The standard voltage in Costa Rica is 120V at a frequency of 60Hz.