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Budget Lab — San José, Costa Rica

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Monthly cost breakdown by lifestyle tier with regional comparison.

One-bedroom apartment, mix of cooking and eating out, regular activities.

Rent$550
Groceries$399
Activities$286
Utilities$99
Dining$97
Transport$30
Buffer$149
Total$1,610

How San José compares

Cabo San LucasMost expensive in Latin America
$2,176
San Josétop 65% in Latin America · Most expensive in country
$1,610
Budget model: solo adult, balancedlifestyle · Based on local price data, economic indices & open statistical sources
Confidence: Medium

How rent compares

Compared across Latin America

San José: 750. Typical range in Latin America: 520–850. Low anchor: Arequipa, 400. High anchor: Cabo San Lucas, 1400.

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