Atenas
Costa Rica
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Mon Oct 12
30°C
/ 86°F
Low: 24°C
/ 75°F
Tue Oct 13
30°C
/ 85°F
Low: 23°C
/ 74°F
Wed Oct 14
30°C
/ 86°F
Low: 23°C
/ 74°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$522
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
8.2
Excellent
Fixed Internet
75
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population664,046
- Region
- ClimateTropical Wet and Dry (Warm Days, Mild Nights Moderated by Elevation)
- Elevation704 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)94.83 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)51.60 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)10.98 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre603.88 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre439.19 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1522.52 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1262.66 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)2.20 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.44 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)2.56 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)8.70 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.50 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)21687.02 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)34567.10 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)8.23 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant9.88 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)56.00 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)11.43 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)3.29 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.64 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.81 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)2.60 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)1.89 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)2.37 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)2.81 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)1.00 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)3.50 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)4.85 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)4.43 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)4.68 USD
- Apples (1 lb)1.99 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.73 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)1.20 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)1.10 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)1.69 USD
- Onions (1 lb)1.20 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)1.10 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)3.17 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)18.67 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)2.71 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.93 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership48.31 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child980.77 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child6587.81 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)71.51 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)128.79 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes131.76 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)36.37 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)54.90 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)1317.56 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.02