Is the cost of living in Tamarindo high?

"The cost of living in Tamarindo is generally considered to be moderate. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Tamarindo can cost anywhere from $500 to $1,000 per month in rent, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $800 to $1,500 per month in rent. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Tamarindo can cost around $10 to $15 per person," said another expat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.