Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guácimo Limón | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 2 | San Rafael Heredia | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 3 | Naranjo Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 4 | Coto Brus Puntarenas | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 5 | Santo Domingo Heredia | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 6 | Matina Limón | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 7 | San Isidro San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 8 | Alajuela Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 9 | Quesada Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 10 | Palmares Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 11 | Santa Bárbaraa Heredia | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 12 | Guápiles Limón | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 13 | Poás Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 14 | Esparza Puntarenas | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 15 | Paraíso Cartago | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 16 | Turrialba Cartago | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 17 | Desamparados San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 18 | Cañas Guanacaste | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 19 | Siquirres Limón | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 20 | Curridabat San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 21 | San Pablo Heredia | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 22 | Desamparados Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 23 | San Vicente San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 24 | Horquetas Heredia | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 25 | Rita Limón | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 26 | Aguas Zarcas Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 27 | San Juan San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 28 | San Rafael Arriba San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 29 | San Pedro San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 30 | Bagaces Guanacaste | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 31 | Puerto Viejo Heredia | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 32 | San Isidro Heredia | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 33 | Cartago Cartago | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 34 | Buenos Aires Puntarenas | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 35 | Abangaritos Puntarenas | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 36 | San Francisco San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 37 | Quepos Puntarenas | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 38 | Batán Limón | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 39 | San Rafael Abajo San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 40 | Sartalillo Cartago | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 41 | Sardinal Guanacaste | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 42 | Guadalupe San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 43 | Los Chiles Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 44 | Roxana Limón | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 45 | Pital Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 46 | Parrita Puntarenas | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 47 | Zapote San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 48 | Florencia Alajuela | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 49 | San Juan de Dios San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |
| 50 | San Isidro San José | ₡267,427 ($514) | ₡80,227 ($154) |