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Compare Costa Rica
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Overview
Compare Costa Rica with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Costa Rica Brazil | Sabana Iglesia Dominican Republic | San Juan de Abajo Mexico | El Empalme Panama | Assomada Cape Verde | Outjo Namibia | Las Lomas Panama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 104.06% | 103.56% | 103.51% | 103.19% | 103.09% | 103.03% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $583 | $705 | $845 | $775 | $690 | $905 | $770 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $160.00 | $180.00 | $320.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $300.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.50 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $4.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $1.20 | $1.25 | $1.50 | $2.00 | $1.50 | $1.90 | $2.25 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 57 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 60 |
| Female Safety | 52 | 45 | 53 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 55 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 38 | 25 | 42 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 40 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | N/A | 7 Mbps | 49 Mbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | 186 Mbps |
| Walkability | N/A | 0/100 | 5/100 | 5/100 | 5/100 | N/A | 6/100 |
| Healthcare | 42 | 35 | 38 | 45 | 48 | 45 | 50 |
| English Proficiency | 15 | 15 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 62 | 30 |
| Population | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.02M | 0.01M |
| Avg Temp | 23.10°C | 25.30°C | 23.60°C | 25.00°C | 24.40°C | 22.90°C | 24.40°C |
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