Escazu, Costa Rica
Cost of Living in Escazu, Costa Rica
Last updated on Mar 06, 2023
Summary: The cost of living in Escazu, Costa Rica is generally considered to be quite high. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Escazu can cost anywhere from $800 to $1,500 per month in US Dollars. A nice 2 bedroom apartment in Escazu can cost anywhere from $1,200 to $2,000 per month in US Dollars. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Escazu can range from $10 to $20 per person in US Dollars.
Is the cost of living in Escazu high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Escazu, they wrote:
"The cost of living in Escazu is generally higher than in other parts of Costa Rica, but is still relatively affordable compared to other popular expat destinations in Latin America," remarked one in Escazu.
"This is probably the number one question that people ask. Honestly, there is no "correct" answer to this because everyone has different needs. All I can say is Costa Rica is NOT as cheap as it used to be. It is one of the more expensive destinations but it is still much cheaper than the US. Housing, taxes, maid service, drivers, medical...these items are significantly less. Food, utilities, gasoline, dining out....can be close to US prices in an affordable city. Shopping at the "feria" for produce is your best bet for keeping costs very low," explained one expat.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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