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Atenas, Costa Rica retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Atenas: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$2,47293
Healthcare
Poor65
Safety
3.2 / 5 · Fair76
Climate
4.6 / 5 · Excellent97
Aerial view Atenas city, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Is Atenas a good place to retire?

Atenas can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.7 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$2,472

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$1,912

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Housing
$1,035
Utilities
$62
Food
$357
Transportation
$458

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$2,757

Estimated 1BR Rent

estimated

$1,000

Cost Pressure

estimated

Good

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

1

Primary Care Access

estimated

Moderate

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Excellent

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit3.2 / 5 · Good

Safety

estimated

3.2 / 5 · Fair

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Low Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

4.6 / 5 · Excellent

Summer Heat

estimated

4.6 / 5 · Excellent

Winter Comfort

estimated

4.9 / 5 · Excellent

Air Quality

estimated

3.9 / 5 · Very Good

Walkability

city

1.1 / 5 · Poor

Age 50+

city

24.0% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

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