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VS Tamarindo
Costa Rica
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San José
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 | Tamarindo | San José | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 800 USD | 800 USD | Tamarindo |
| Food | 420 USD | 430 USD | Tamarindo |
| Utilities | 85 USD | 80 USD | San José |
| Transport | 25 USD | 25 USD | Tamarindo |
| Healthcare | 80 USD | 85 USD | Tamarindo |
| Internet | 34 USD | 32 USD | San José |
| Entertainment | 216 USD | 240 USD | Tamarindo |
| Other | 144 USD | 156 USD | Tamarindo |
| Total (monthly) | 1,804 USD | 1,848 USD | Tamarindo |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Tamarindo | San José | Best |
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| Cost of living | 52 | 60 | San José |
| Safety | 62 | 66 | San José |
| Quality of life | 76 | 76 | Tamarindo |
| Internet | 76 | 80 | San José |
| Healthcare | 72 | 80 | San José |
| Transport | 58 | 66 | San José |
| Nightlife | 82 | 66 | Tamarindo |
| Climate | 96 | 78 | Tamarindo |
| English | 84 | 84 | Tamarindo |
| Visa ease | 68 | 68 | Tamarindo |