Costa Rica
Cost of Living in Puntarenas
Monthly Total
$1,132
$19,810
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$210
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$31
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
$210
$3,675
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$74
$1,295
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$152
$2,660
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$75
$1,313
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$36
$630
Monthly Total
$1,132
$19,810
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