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Nicaragua
Costa Rica
🇨🇷Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Nicaragua | Costa Rica | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 2 | 3 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,252 | $1,752 | Nicaragua (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Granada ($1,182) | Puerto Viejo ($1,595) | — |
| Best rated city | Granada (QoL 70) | Puerto Viejo (QoL 76) | — |
| Best value city | Granada | Puerto Viejo | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Nicaragua | Costa Rica | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 67 | 56 | Nicaragua |
| Safety | 59 | 63.3 | Costa Rica |
| Quality of life | 70 | 76 | Costa Rica |
| Internet | 67 | 76.7 | Costa Rica |
| Healthcare | 59 | 74 | Costa Rica |
| Climate | 87 | 90 | Costa Rica |