Cost of living in Heredia

In Heredia, Costa Rica, a family of four typically needs around $2978 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1246 monthly.

How expensive is Heredia compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Heredia is 13% cheaper overall.

How does Heredia compare to your city?

Heredia is 58% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Heredia is, on average, 75% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Heredia?

Who is Heredia a good fit for?

Heredia tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Heredia so expensive?

The main driver of higher costs in Heredia is rent and utilities, which can be significant for many residents.

Is food expensive in Heredia?

Food costs are 7% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Heredia?

Public transport is quite affordable, being 51% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1246 $
Without Rent
603 $
Rent & Utilities
643 $
Food
442 $
Transport
36 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1220 $
GDP per Capita
16,595 $
Freedom Index
8.04
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
8%
Population
16.7K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 7.43 $
Dinner 43.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.42 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.11 $
Capuccino 3.38 $
Coke, 330ml 1.91 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.34 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.57 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.36 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.2 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.43 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.6 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.28 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.36 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.46 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.79 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.84 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.58 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.68 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 3.08 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.32 $
Cigarette pack 4.77 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.95 $
Monthly Pass 14.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.44 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 66.4 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.16 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.94 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.78 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.87 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 31 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 48 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 53 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 537 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 853 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 645 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,346 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,039 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,508 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,22 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.33%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 48.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 8.74 $
Haircut 12.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 108 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 63.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 48 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 13,065 $

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Heredia vs New York City (New York City is 225% more expensive) Heredia vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 156% more expensive) Heredia vs Chicago (Chicago is 114% more expensive) Heredia vs Houston (Houston is 80% more expensive) Heredia vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 90% more expensive) Heredia vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 104% more expensive) Heredia vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 76% more expensive) Heredia vs San Diego (San Diego is 169% more expensive) Heredia vs Dallas (Dallas is 105% more expensive) Heredia vs San Jose (San Jose is 195% more expensive)
Canada
Heredia vs Toronto (Toronto is 107% more expensive) Heredia vs Montreal (Montreal is 57% more expensive) Heredia vs Calgary (Calgary is 72% more expensive) Heredia vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 79% more expensive) Heredia vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 43% more expensive) Heredia vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 41% more expensive) Heredia vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 98% more expensive) Heredia vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 113% more expensive) Heredia vs Brampton (Brampton is 71% more expensive) Heredia vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 73% more expensive)
Barbados
Heredia vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 9% more expensive) Heredia vs Holetown (Holetown is 12% more expensive)
Panama
Heredia vs Panama City (Panama City is 11% more expensive) Heredia vs Colon (Colon is 5% less expensive) Heredia vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 1% less expensive) Heredia vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 15% less expensive) Heredia vs David (David is 33% less expensive) Heredia vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 24% less expensive) Heredia vs Balboa (Balboa is 0% more expensive) Heredia vs Pacora (Pacora is 0% more expensive) Heredia vs Chitre (Chitre is 12% less expensive) Heredia vs Penonome (Penonome is 12% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Heredia vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 0% less expensive) Heredia vs Cayon (Cayon is 0% less expensive)
Cuba
Heredia vs Havana (Havana is 18% less expensive) Heredia vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 14% more expensive) Heredia vs Holguin (Holguin is 3% more expensive) Heredia vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 22% more expensive) Heredia vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 15% less expensive) Heredia vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 6% less expensive) Heredia vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 25% more expensive) Heredia vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 25% more expensive) Heredia vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 12% less expensive) Heredia vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 30% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Heredia vs San Jose (San Jose is 1% less expensive) Heredia vs Limon (Limon is 4% less expensive) Heredia vs Liberia (Liberia is 28% less expensive) Heredia vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 1% less expensive) Heredia vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 2% more expensive) Heredia vs Cartago (Cartago is 23% less expensive) Heredia vs Heredia (Heredia has similar costs) Heredia vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 35% more expensive) Heredia vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 5% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
Heredia vs Castries (Castries is 7% less expensive) Heredia vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 4% less expensive)
Jamaica
Heredia vs Kingston (Kingston is 6% more expensive) Heredia vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 37% less expensive) Heredia vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 18% less expensive) Heredia vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 7% less expensive) Heredia vs May Pen (May Pen is 34% less expensive) Heredia vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 22% less expensive) Heredia vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 32% less expensive) Heredia vs Linstead (Linstead is 16% less expensive) Heredia vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 10% less expensive) Heredia vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 8% less expensive)
El Salvador
Heredia vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 4% less expensive) Heredia vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 43% less expensive) Heredia vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 6% less expensive) Heredia vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 13% less expensive) Heredia vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 7% less expensive) Heredia vs Apopa (Apopa is 8% less expensive) Heredia vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 4% less expensive) Heredia vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 17% more expensive) Heredia vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 13% less expensive) Heredia vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 29% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Heredia vs St. John's (St. John's is 13% less expensive) Heredia vs All Saints (All Saints is 13% less expensive)
Grenada
Heredia vs St. George's (St. George's is 15% less expensive) Heredia vs Grenville (Grenville is 15% less expensive)
Dominica
Heredia vs Roseau (Roseau is 20% less expensive) Heredia vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 9% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Heredia vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 21% less expensive) Heredia vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 19% less expensive)
Belize
Heredia vs Belize City (Belize City is 30% less expensive) Heredia vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 13% less expensive) Heredia vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 41% less expensive) Heredia vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 7% more expensive) Heredia vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 26% more expensive)
Guatemala
Heredia vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 19% less expensive) Heredia vs Mixco (Mixco is 49% less expensive) Heredia vs Coban (Coban is 27% less expensive) Heredia vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 38% less expensive) Heredia vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 27% less expensive) Heredia vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 28% less expensive) Heredia vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 30% less expensive) Heredia vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 30% less expensive) Heredia vs Flores (Flores is 31% less expensive) Heredia vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 37% less expensive)
Honduras
Heredia vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 33% less expensive) Heredia vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 17% less expensive) Heredia vs Choloma (Choloma is 52% less expensive) Heredia vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 48% less expensive) Heredia vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 29% less expensive) Heredia vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 30% less expensive) Heredia vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 43% less expensive) Heredia vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 42% less expensive) Heredia vs Yoro (Yoro is 41% less expensive) Heredia vs La Lima (La Lima is 30% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Heredia vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 36% less expensive) Heredia vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 16% less expensive) Heredia vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 39% less expensive) Heredia vs Higuey (Higuey is 38% less expensive) Heredia vs La Vega (La Vega is 54% less expensive) Heredia vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 33% less expensive) Heredia vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 41% less expensive) Heredia vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 58% less expensive) Heredia vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 50% less expensive) Heredia vs Bonao (Bonao is 57% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Heredia vs Managua (Managua is 38% less expensive) Heredia vs Leon (Leon is 49% less expensive) Heredia vs Masaya (Masaya is 43% less expensive) Heredia vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 56% less expensive) Heredia vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 49% less expensive) Heredia vs Esteli (Esteli is 52% less expensive) Heredia vs Granada (Granada is 44% less expensive) Heredia vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 63% less expensive) Heredia vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 47% less expensive) Heredia vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 29% less expensive)