Costa Rica
Cost of Living in Atenas
Monthly Total
$1,590
$27,825
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$493
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$37
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$493
$8,628
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$140
$2,450
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$183
$3,203
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$120
$2,100
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$202
$3,535
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$103
$1,803
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$48
$840
Monthly Total
$1,590
$27,825
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