Places · Costa Rica
The best places to live in Costa Rica
Arcadia scores 22 places in Costa Rica, from Tortuguero at about $1,200 a month to Nosara at about $1,950. 16 are by the sea, 11 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Costa Rica
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 22 places Arcadia scores in Costa Rica, not the whole country.
All 22 places in Costa Rica
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica?
Across the 22 places Arcadia scores in Costa Rica the median is about $1,425 a month for one person, from Tortuguero at around $1,200 to Nosara at around $1,950. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Costa Rica?
Tortuguero, at about $1,200 a month. It is the cheapest of the 22 places Arcadia scores in Costa Rica, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Costa Rica has the best internet?
San José, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 22 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Costa Rica?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is San José. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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