Travel budget and cost of living in Heredia (Costa Rica) how much does a trip cost?

Heredia travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Heredia

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Heredia for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Heredia compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Heredia in 2024 is 29% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Heredia in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Heredia by expense type

Restaurant budget in Heredia

Lunch

$ 7.6/person
($ 4.9 to $ 21)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 24/person
($ 15 to $ 51)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 8.2/person
($ 7.1 to $ 10)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 5.9)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.9)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Heredia

1-star hotel

$ 52/night
($ 20 to $ 251)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

2-star hotel

$ 69/night
($ 23 to $ 292)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

3-star hotel

$ 102/night
($ 24 to $ 525)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

4-star hotel

$ 206/night
($ 67 to $ 739)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 397/night
($ 174 to $ 945)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 502

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 64/month
($ 22 to $ 310)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

Room with kitchen

$ 132/month
($ 26 to $ 1233)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 135/month
($ 24 to $ 1062)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 68/month
($ 31 to $ 191)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 151/month
($ 33 to $ 1211)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Heredia

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.9/500g
($ 1 to $ 4.4)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 11)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 9.1/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 21)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.3/kg
($ 3 to $ 10)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.2
($ 1 to $ 5.9)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Heredia

Bus ticket

$ 1/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.5
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 39/24hrs
($ 14 to $ 99)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Heredia

Cinema

$ 7.9/ticket
($ 6.9 to $ 14)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 19/hr
($ 14 to $ 21)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Heredia

Cigarettes

$ 4.5/pack
($ 4 to $ 7.9)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 49
($ 30 to $ 103)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 43
($ 30 to $ 100)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San José

$ 510
(fair price: $ 393)

Los Angeles → San José

$ 485
(fair price: $ 364)

London → San José

$ 754
(fair price: $ 674)

Montreal → San José

$ 666
(fair price: $ 559)

Toronto → San José

$ 650
(fair price: $ 516)

Chicago → San José

$ 512
(fair price: $ 419)