Cost of Living in Heredia
Summary of cost of living in Heredia, Costa Rica:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,887.8$ (1,846,493.3₡), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,040.4$ (494,130.8₡), excluding rent.
- Heredia is 9.0% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Heredia is, on average, 54.9% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 5,500.00 ₡ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 28,496.68 ₡ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 4,800.00 ₡ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 974.94 ₡ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,849.89 ₡ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1,749.94 ₡ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,018.71 ₡ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 787.47 ₡ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 989.98 ₡ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1,020.58 ₡ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 555.65 ₡ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3,426.67 ₡ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,358.63 ₡ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3,023.95 ₡ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3,572.04 ₡ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2,194.22 ₡ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 613.76 ₡ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1,009.22 ₡ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 694.55 ₡ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 737.06 ₡ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 952.52 ₡ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 993.74 ₡ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2,106.21 ₡ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6,500.00 ₡ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1,162.50 ₡ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,099.94 ₡ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,500.00 ₡ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 600.00 ₡ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 7,500.00 ₡ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,200.00 ₡ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2,092.15 ₡ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 5,000.00 ₡ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 699.25 ₡ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 15,000,000.00 ₡ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 18,906,420.21 ₡ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 47,510.26 ₡ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 11,800.00 ₡ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 24,686.81 ₡ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 34,373.62 ₡ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 10,000.00 ₡ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5,250.00 ₡ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 324,981.57 ₡ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,374,723.53 ₡ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 41,250.00 ₡ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 29,749.45 ₡ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 64,248.34 ₡ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 50,310.43 ₡ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 464,959.45 ₡ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 288,098.74 ₡ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 866,592.94 ₡ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 531,626.12 ₡ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 90,574.57 ₡ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 63,285.82 ₡ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 631,208.53 ₡ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.00 | |
Prices in Heredia
This city had 156 entries in the past 12 months by 9 different contributors.
Last update: 11 February 2026
Last update: 11 February 2026
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