Heredia
Costa Rica
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Tue May 5
27°C
/ 80°F
Low: 15°C
/ 59°F
Wed May 6
27°C
/ 80°F
Low: 15°C
/ 59°F
Thu May 7
26°C
/ 79°F
Low: 14°C
/ 58°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$770
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.0
Excellent
Fixed Internet
90
Broadband (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
- Population21,947
- RegionHeredia Province
- ClimateTropical
- Elevation1,174 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)99.51 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)51.62 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)21.12 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre951.04 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre588.41 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1773.97 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1091.87 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre187.38 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre130.73 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)1.27 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)15.84 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.53 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)4.42 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)10.56 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.48 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)31686.14 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)39588.78 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)11.09 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant11.62 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)57.65 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)10.14 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)2.02 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)4.39 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.65 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)2.12 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)1.64 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)2.07 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)2.16 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)1.17 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)7.24 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)4.94 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)6.39 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)7.55 USD
- Apples (1 lb)4.61 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)1.29 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)2.11 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)1.45 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)1.54 USD
- Onions (1 lb)1.99 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)2.09 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)4.42 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)13.73 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)2.46 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.28 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership71.55 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child672.34 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child17478.49 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)87.14 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)134.44 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes104.68 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)24.93 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)62.42 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)1301.52 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.03