Costa Rica
Cost of Living in Tibas
Monthly Total
$1,469
$25,708
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$370
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
$370
$6,475
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$156
$2,730
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$197
$3,448
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$132
$2,310
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$77
$1,348
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$48
$840
Monthly Total
$1,469
$25,708
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