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VS Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica
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Tamarindo
Costa Rica2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Puerto Viejo | Tamarindo | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 700 USD | 800 USD | Puerto Viejo |
| Food | 400 USD | 420 USD | Puerto Viejo |
| Utilities | 80 USD | 85 USD | Puerto Viejo |
| Transport | 20 USD | 25 USD | Puerto Viejo |
| Healthcare | 75 USD | 80 USD | Puerto Viejo |
| Internet | 32 USD | 34 USD | Puerto Viejo |
| Entertainment | 204 USD | 216 USD | Puerto Viejo |
| Other | 132 USD | 144 USD | Puerto Viejo |
| Total (monthly) | 1,643 USD | 1,804 USD | Puerto Viejo |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Puerto Viejo | Tamarindo | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 56 | 52 | Puerto Viejo |
| Safety | 62 | 62 | Puerto Viejo |
| Quality of life | 76 | 76 | Puerto Viejo |
| Internet | 74 | 76 | Tamarindo |
| Healthcare | 70 | 72 | Tamarindo |
| Transport | 56 | 58 | Tamarindo |
| Nightlife | 78 | 82 | Tamarindo |
| Climate | 96 | 96 | Puerto Viejo |
| English | 84 | 84 | Puerto Viejo |
| Visa ease | 68 | 68 | Puerto Viejo |