Cost of Living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Costa Rica · Latin America
Monthly budget from $785 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$785
/mo
Standard
$1,426
/mo
Comfort
$2,712
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $420 | $210 | $45 | $110 | $785/mo |
| Standard | $756 | $372 | $88 | $210 | $1,426/mo |
| Comfort | $1,512 | $612 | $168 | $420 | $2,712/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Pacific surf town with leatherback turtles, Tamarindo estuary, and expat-friendly beach lifestyle
Internet: 30 Mbps
Safety: 4/5
Nomad score: 3.8/5