Costa Rica: Too Expensive or Budget-Friendly? What 30 Days Really Cost Us 🇨🇷

Thinking about traveling to Costa Rica — or even living here for a month — but not sure if it’s too expensive? In today’s video, we break down exactly what one month in Costa Rica really cost us, and we also give you a full Airbnb tour so you can see exactly what you get for your money. Costa Rica has a reputation for being one of the more expensive countries in Central America… but we were honestly surprised by what we discovered. 🌴🇨🇷 If you do it right, Costa Rica can be more budget-friendly than people expect — and we’re sharing all the real numbers so you can plan your own trip with confidence. In this video we cover: ✔️ Our full Airbnb tour ✔️ Accommodation costs for a 28-day stay ✔️ Our grocery bill for one month, including examples of what prices actually look like in Costa Rica ✔️ The cost of eating out, local sodas vs tourist restaurants, drinks, coffee, and snacks ✔️ Transportation prices for getting around ✔️ Miscellaneous monthly expenses you may not expect ✔️ What surprised us most about living in Costa Rica for a month ✔️ And finally, whether Costa Rica is actually budget-friendly… or still too expensive for mid-budget travellers We’re early retirees slow-traveling through Costa Rica, so this is not vacation-style spending — it’s realistic cost of living data for travellers, digital nomads, long-stay visitors, and snowbirds looking for honest numbers. Whether you’re researching the cost of living in Costa Rica, planning a one-month stay, or curious about the price of groceries, restaurants, and accommodations, this video is packed with helpful information you won’t find in traditional travel guides. If you have questions about the town we stayed in, our Airbnb, local grocery stores, transportation, or day-to-day living in Costa Rica, drop them in the comments — we’re happy to help! 📱 Stay Connected While Traveling with Saily eSIM (Save 15%) 👉 Save 15% on Saily eSIM using our link: 🔗 https://saily.com/mitchandjan *Please enter mitchandjan under the "Got a Coupon" button on the order summary page* CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Airbnb Tour in Del Coco Beach 04:34 Accommodation Cost 05:40 Transportation Costs 07:32 Grocery Costs 08:05 Daily Grocery Haul + Cost Per Day 16:54 Restaurant Costs 18:53 Entertainment Costs 21:46 Miscellaneous Expenses 24:41 Cell Phone / eSIM Costs 27:10 Total Cost for One Month