Mexico & Central America
Cost of living in Costa Rica
59%of US price level
Is Costa Rica expensive?
Prices in Costa Rica are about 59% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Tortuguero, at about $1,860–2,850 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Costa Rica, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortuguero | $1,860–2,850 | — | $9.9–15.3 | — |
| Puerto Viejo | $2,190–3,500 | $613–1,090 | $8.8–14.2 | 14/100 |
| La Fortuna | $2,410–3,720 | $657–1,090 | $8.8–13.1 | 17/100 |
| San José | $2,410–3,720 | $766–1,420 | $7.7–12.0 | 9/100 |
| Monteverde | $2,410–3,720 | $657–1,090 | $8.8–13.1 | 17/100 |
| Uvita | $2,410–3,720 | $657–1,310 | $8.8–13.1 | 17/100 |
| Playas del Coco | $2,410–3,720 | $766–1,310 | $8.8–14.2 | — |
| Sámara | $2,410–3,720 | $712–1,260 | $9.9–15.3 | — |
| Jacó | $2,630–3,940 | $766–1,530 | $8.8–14.2 | 10/100 |
| Manuel Antonio | $2,630–4,160 | $876–1,640 | $8.8–14.2 | 13/100 |
| Tamarindo | $2,850–4,380 | $985–1,860 | $9.9–15.3 | 6/100 |
| Santa Teresa | $3,070–4,820 | $1,090–2,080 | $10.9–17.5 | 7/100 |
| Nosara | $3,070–4,820 | $1,090–2,190 | $10.9–17.5 | 6/100 |
Cost of living by place
- La FortunaCost of living
- San JoséCost of living
- TamarindoCost of living
- Manuel AntonioCost of living
- Santa TeresaCost of living
- MonteverdeCost of living
- Puerto ViejoCost of living
- NosaraCost of living
- TortugueroCost of living
- JacóCost of living
- UvitaCost of living
- Playas del CocoCost of living
- SámaraCost of living
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Costa Rica
- Government of Canada travel advice: Costa Rica
- Visit Costa Rica (ICT): digital nomads
- Speedtest Global Index: Costa Rica
- World Bank open data
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