Puerto Viejo de Talamanca vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Puerto Viejo de Talamanca or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is 29% cheaper than Alicante
Monthly savings
$624
Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
$1,502
$26,285
Cheaper option
Spain
Alicante
$2,126
$37,205
Category Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
Utilities
Groceries
Dining Out
Transportation
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Healthcare
Phone & Subscriptions
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.
City Insights
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
No Uber available—bikes and local taxis are main transport. Caribbean cuisine (rice and beans, jerk chicken) is more affordable than Pacific tourist food. Limited healthcare facilities.
Alicante
El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.
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