Cost of living in Heredia
Heredia, Costa Rica
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Cost of living in Heredia vs. Costa Rica overall average
Heredia is 4.8% cheaper than Costa Rica overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.9% less in Heredia
- Groceries
-
pay 6.7% more in Heredia
- Transportation
-
pay 21.3% less in Heredia
- Housing
-
pay 4.3% less in Heredia
- Childcare
-
pay 3.2% more in Heredia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 9.5% less in Heredia
- Clothing
-
pay 0.5% more in Heredia
The cost of groceries, childcare, and clothing in Heredia are more expensive than in Costa Rica. Expenses including transportation, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and housing are lower in Heredia.
Heredia Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.48
CRC3,731.68
|
$4.97
-
$19.43
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.21
CRC4,092.37
|
$7.96
-
$10.69
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.99
CRC993.43
|
$1.49
-
$3.11
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.46
CRC728.04
|
$0.99
-
$2.53
|
Heredia - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.59
CRC1,293.24
|
$1.21
-
$4.28
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.26
CRC2,127.00
|
$2.49
-
$7.77
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.12
CRC2,553.68
|
$2.24
-
$8.83
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.26
CRC1,625.26
|
$1.94
-
$10.49
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.40
CRC2,194.73
|
$2.20
-
$8.82
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.95
CRC971.77
|
$1.23
-
$4.41
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.63
CRC314.22
|
$0.26
-
$2.12
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.59
CRC793.10
|
$0.66
-
$2.64
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.29
CRC644.82
|
$0.57
-
$1.94
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.30
CRC647.30
|
$0.48
-
$2.12
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.19
CRC593.37
|
$0.75
-
$2.64
|
Heredia - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.49
CRC2,736.28
|
$4.97
-
$5.91
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$14.58
CRC7,269.50
|
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$30,123.42
CRC15,023,634.61
|
$29,151.70
-
$39,784.91
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.90
CRC7,928.60
|
$12.24
-
$22.54
|
Heredia - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$53.56
CRC26,712.33
|
$38.87
-
$81.62
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$823.51
CRC410,713.57
|
$596.77
-
$1,193.55
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$592.96
CRC295,729.00
|
$485.86
-
$795.70
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$39.88
CRC19,888.64
|
$29.72
-
$89.17
|
Heredia - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$485.86
CRC242,316.69
|
$388.69
-
$699.64
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,409.58
CRC6,189,105.96
|
$5,830.34
-
$29,151.70
|
Heredia - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.14
CRC1,066.19
|
$1.65
-
$4.97
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.39
CRC1,691.48
|
$2.14
-
$6.80
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.98
CRC1,984.22
|
$2.49
-
$5.44
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.59
CRC24,231.67
|
$19.89
-
$59.68
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.72
CRC4,846.33
|
$6.80
-
$13.60
|
Heredia - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.78
CRC32,308.89
|
$48.59
-
$99.46
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.76
CRC25,315.14
|
$29.15
-
$97.17
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$116.61
CRC58,156.00
|
$89.52
-
$155.48
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$80.98
CRC40,386.11
|
$68.02
-
$149.19
|
Heredia - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Costa Rica
to see the average cost of cities throughout Costa Rica, like
Puntarenas,
Santa Ana,
Escazu,
Jaco Beach,
Tamarindo,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Costa Rica compared to Heredia.
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