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| Expense | Nicoya | San Ramón | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.00 | $6.00 | Nicoya |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.00 | $24.00 | Nicoya |
| Cappuccino | $1.80 | $1.80 | Nicoya |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $136 | $136 | Nicoya |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.00 | $22.00 | Nicoya |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $58.00 | $58.00 | Nicoya |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.80 | $16.80 | Nicoya |
| Fitness club membership | $16.80 | $16.80 | Nicoya |
| Cinema ticket | $4.40 | $4.40 | Nicoya |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $253 | $253 | Nicoya |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $176 | $176 | Nicoya |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $528 | $528 | Nicoya |
| Total single-person budget | $576 | $576 | Nicoya |
| Average net salary | $900 | $900 |
Nicoya is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Nicoya runs about $576 versus $576 in San Ramón — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Nicoya leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Nicoya · Full cost of living in San Ramón