Costa Rica vs Costa Rica · 105 km apart
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| Expense | Sarapiquí | Puntarenas | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.58 | $6.00 | Sarapiquí |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.32 | $24.00 | Sarapiquí |
| Cappuccino | $1.67 | $1.80 | Sarapiquí |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $126 | $136 | Sarapiquí |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.46 | $22.00 | Sarapiquí |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $53.94 | $58.00 | Sarapiquí |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.62 | $16.80 | Sarapiquí |
| Fitness club membership | $15.62 | $16.80 | Sarapiquí |
| Cinema ticket | $4.09 | $4.40 | Sarapiquí |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $231 | $253 | Sarapiquí |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $161 | $176 | Sarapiquí |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $482 | $528 | Sarapiquí |
| Total single-person budget | $533 | $576 | Sarapiquí |
| Average net salary | $837 | $900 |
Sarapiquí is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sarapiquí runs about $533 versus $576 in Puntarenas — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Puntarenas 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 Sarapiquí · Full cost of living in Puntarenas