Heredia, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
#927
9.998151, -84.117016
Nomad Score:
70%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$400.75
$850.50
$55.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.25
$120.80
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.95
$70.60
$5.00
|
Per day for mobile data package |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.45
$400.30
$15.00
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.80
$120.45
$10.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$80.35
$200.70
$25.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$60.15
$150.25
$20.00
|
Per day for entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$180.90
$7.00
|
Per day for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.25
$100.40
$0.00
|
Not applicable for short-term stays |
| Total |
$1,003.95
$2,194.90
$137.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.00
Price varies with amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Varies by bar and brand. Local bars might offer for less.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Local sodas (cafes) generally offer cheaper meals.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Price can vary slightly by chain.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.20
Imported varieties can be more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.30
Local bakeries might offer it for less.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Prices remain steady throughout the year.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.50
Common staple, consistent pricing.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.20
Prices can fluctuate with availability.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$7.30
High-quality cuts can be more expensive.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.00
Imported wines may cost more.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.20
Initial charge, additional per km charges apply.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.00
Rates can vary slightly by time and location.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$40.00
Allows unlimited use of public transport.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.05
Price per liter, subject to change with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$50.00
High-speed internet, varies by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Depends on facilities and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Hourly rate, may vary by club.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$6.00
Price may vary for 3D or special screenings.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Brand and store dependent.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$35.00
Prices vary with brand and store.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$70.00
Depends on brand and quality.
per pair