Santa Ana, Costa Rica

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Costa Rica

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About Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$740

Family of 4 / mo

$1,915

Avg salary (after tax)

$1,232

Santa Ana is a charming city located in the beautiful country of Costa Rica . Just a short drive from the capital, San José, it is known for its pleasant climate and friendly atmosphere. The city is surrounded by stunning mountains and lush greenery, making it a great place for nature lovers.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Santa Ana, Costa Rica· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $156.08
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $85.07
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $67.84
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $123.94

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.02
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,093

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.62
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $4.38
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.06
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.64
CappuccinoUSD $3.82

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $8.74
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $61.2
Fast Food ComboUSD $8.74

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $15.06
Apples (1 kg)USD $7.54
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.69
Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.22
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.61
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.77
Onions (1 kg)USD $3.61
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.43
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $2.59
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $15.74
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3.85
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.07
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $5.22
Dozen EggsUSD $3.88
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.79
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $5.33
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.95

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $215.9
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $857.73
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $613.65
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,593
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,498
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $188.62

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $92.03
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $41.21
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $8.56
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $674.72
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $10,139

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $2.4
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.4
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $27,719
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $4.75
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $20.73
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $30,714
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.2

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $50.45
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $76