Cost of Living in Costa Rica
Compare costs across 7 cities. Find the best fit for your budget.
Atenas
1BR Apartment (mid)$550
Groceries (mid)$300
Public Transit$20
Est. Monthly$991
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
1BR Apartment (mid)$600
Groceries (mid)$300
Public Transit$15
Est. Monthly$1,095
Jacó
1BR Apartment (mid)$800
Groceries (mid)$350
Public Transit$20
Est. Monthly$1,423
San José / Escazú
1BR Apartment (mid)$950
Groceries (mid)$350
Public Transit$30
Est. Monthly$1,470
Manuel Antonio / Quepos
1BR Apartment (mid)$1,150
Groceries (mid)$375
Public Transit$25
Est. Monthly$1,840
Tamarindo
1BR Apartment (mid)$1,275
Groceries (mid)$400
Public Transit$0
Est. Monthly$1,960
Nosara
1BR Apartment (mid)$1,500
Groceries (mid)$500
Public Transit$0
Est. Monthly$2,325
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