Heredia
Costa Rica
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Local Highlights
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Mon Oct 12
25°C
/ 78°F
Low: 13°C
/ 55°F
Tue Oct 13
26°C
/ 79°F
Low: 12°C
/ 54°F
Wed Oct 14
26°C
/ 80°F
Low: 13°C
/ 55°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$798
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.2
Excellent
Fixed Internet
85
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
- Population21,947
- RegionHeredia Province
- ClimateTropical Highland (Warm Year-Round / Distinct Wet and Dry Seasons)
- Elevation1,174 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)103.39 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)53.62 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)21.96 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre986.56 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre610.33 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1840.33 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1132.96 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre2093.93 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre1460.65 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)1.32 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)16.47 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.64 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)2.85 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)10.98 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.55 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)32939.04 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)41130.79 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)11.53 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant12.08 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)59.76 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)10.54 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.09 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)4.56 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.80 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)2.20 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)1.71 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)2.16 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)2.47 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)2.69 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)7.52 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)11.32 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)14.64 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)17.29 USD
- Apples (1 kg)10.55 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)2.95 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)4.84 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)3.33 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)3.52 USD
- Onions (1 kg)4.56 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)2.17 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)4.59 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)14.27 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)2.55 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.49 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership74.31 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child697.98 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child18155.41 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)90.58 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)139.68 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes108.72 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)25.91 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)64.86 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)1350.85 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.03