Regular unleaded gas costs about $5.00 a gallon, and diesel fuel is a little less. All gas stations in Costa Rica are full service and prices are set by the government – no need to shop around for the best price!  

Housing, services and medical care in Costa Rica are much cheaper than in North America; an individual can live comfortably here on $1500 per month, but a lot depends on personal preferences. It’s feasible to live frugally in a one-bedroom apartment with no car for $750 per month, but it is equally possible to live large on more than $3000 monthly.