🇨🇷 Cost of Living in Tamarindo
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$950/mo
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Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Tamarindo vs. similar cities
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$1,600/mo
Cost of living in San Jose
$1,278/mo
Cost of living in Ajijic
$1,489/mo
Cost of living in Tulum
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How much does it cost to live in Tamarindo?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $950/month in Tamarindo, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $950/month.
Is Tamarindo expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: San Jose ($1,600/mo), Ajijic ($1,278/mo), Tulum ($1,489/mo), Playa del Carmen ($1,587/mo), San Miguel de Allende ($1,732/mo). Tamarindo comes in at $950/mo for a single person.
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Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.