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.

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We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Escazu, they wrote:

"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," remarked one expat in Escazu.

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