Cost of Living in Heredia
Summary of cost of living in Heredia, Costa Rica:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are €3,464.5 (₡1,832,806.4), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are €927.0 (₡490,416.4), excluding rent.
- Heredia is 12.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Heredia is, on average, 36.5% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €10.40 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €51.69 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €9.07 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €1.81 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.42 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.27 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.90 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.47 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.86 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.93 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.05 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €6.48 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.43 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.72 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.75 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €4.12 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €1.15 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.89 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.30 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €1.38 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €1.78 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.87 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €3.95 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €12.29 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €2.20 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.93 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €4.73 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.13 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €14.18 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €2.27 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.95 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €9.45 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.28 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €28,354.11 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €35,439.36 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €89.08 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €22.31 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €46.21 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €64.07 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €18.90 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €9.92 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €602.19 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €15,648.79 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €77.97 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €55.87 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €120.36 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €93.74 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €852.25 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €527.32 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,589.64 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €978.26 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €167.83 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €117.10 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,165.90 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.00 | |
Prices in Heredia
This city had 159 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 15 May 2026
Last update: 15 May 2026
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