Costa Rica
Cost of Living in Heredia
Monthly Total
$2,101
$36,768
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$700
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$47
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
$700
$12,250
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$144
$2,520
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$251
$4,393
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$144
$2,520
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$510
$8,925
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$204
$3,570
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$107
$1,873
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$40
$700
Monthly Total
$2,101
$36,768
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