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Atenas

Costa Rica 🕒 11:37:02 PM (UTC-6 CST)

Local Highlights

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Tue May 5
28°C / 82°F
Low: 18°C / 65°F
Wed May 6
29°C / 84°F
Low: 19°C / 66°F
Thu May 7
28°C / 82°F
Low: 18°C / 65°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$502
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.0
Excellent
Fixed Internet
108
Ultra Fast (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population664,046
  • Region
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation704 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)95.43 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)49.64 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)10.56 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre580.91 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre422.48 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1464.60 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1214.64 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)2.11 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.34 USD
  • Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.53 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)8.37 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.45 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)21160.12 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)33724.86 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)8.45 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant9.51 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)54.92 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)10.56 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)3.17 USD
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)2.53 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)4.01 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)2.24 USD
  • Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)1.73 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)2.25 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)2.74 USD
  • White Rice (1 kg)2.11 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)3.06 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)9.86 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)9.40 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)9.93 USD
  • Apples (1 kg)4.22 USD
  • Bananas (1 kg)1.61 USD
  • Oranges (1 kg)2.53 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)2.32 USD
  • Potatoes (1 kg)3.59 USD
  • Onions (1 kg)2.53 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)1.06 USD
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)2.94 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)17.96 USD
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)2.61 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.70 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership46.47 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child930.27 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child6337.23 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)74.82 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)126.74 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes113.54 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)32.69 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)52.81 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)1267.45 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.02

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