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Cost of living in Atenas, Costa Rica

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Cost & Budget

Comfortable Living

$2,472

Cost of Living for Couple

$2,757

Minimum Needed

$1,912

View budget breakdown
Housing
$1,035
Utilities
$62
Food
$357
Transportation
$458

Estimated 1BR Rent

$1,000

Utilities

$62

Groceries

$357/mo · 10 grocery POIs

Daily Expenses

Dining Out

$126/mo

Transportation

$458

Need for a Car

Car needed

Property Taxes

Elevated pressure

Overall Feel

Good

How to use this tab

Use the budget value as a planning signal for everyday spending, not as a quote for a specific household. It is most useful when compared with healthcare, safety, and climate on the same page.

What to verify

Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.