Costa Rica — Financial Overview for Expats & Nomads

Costa Rica

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Financial & Living Snapshot

March 2026 — sourced from World Bank & Numbeo averagesThese are national averages updated quarterly. Local variation applies. Always verify with local institutions.

Savings Rate

4.50%

Credit Card Rate

36.0%

Mortgage Rate

8.50%

Avg Rent (1BR)

$720

Real Estate / m²

$2,200

NoodlePants COL Index

47.0

Inflation (CPI)

0.5%

What it's actually like here, financially

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Long-term expatRemote worker

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