Liberia ranks 2nd of 4 priced cities in Costa Rica on cost — $886 a month in essentials, 15% above Puntarenas, the cheapest. The average net salary of $879 covers that 1.0×. 107.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at distrito level. PM2.5 averages 5 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Nov averages 26°C, Apr 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $264 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $330 |
| Groceries | $205 |
| Dining out | $223 |
| Utilities | $139 |
| Local transport | $55 |
| Essentials / mo | $886 |
| Avg net salary | $879 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $753 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $934 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Liberia, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.99 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $38.47 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.99 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.54 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.75 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.40 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.02 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.65 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.36 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.07 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.34 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.41 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.91 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.97 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $5.13 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.19 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.83 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.58 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.20 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.10 |
| Monthly transit pass | $54.95 |
| Taxi start | $2.44 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.59 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.50 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $98.31 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $40.30 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $30.77 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $49.09 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.79 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Liberia has 107.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (distrito level). That is the 4th-highest of 10 Costa Rica cities we track. Costa Rica's national figure is 102.9, so Liberia runs 5 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.1°C | 28.3°C | 74% | 33% | 4 mm |
| Feb | 26.7°C | 28.5°C | 69% | 24% | 1 mm |
| Mar | 27.6°C | 29.8°C | 66% | 32% | 4 mm |
| Apr | 28.5°C | 31.9°C | 67% | 55% | 37 mm |
| May | 27.8°C | 32.6°C | 78% | 81% | 252 mm |
| Jun | 26.6°C | 31.8°C | 86% | 90% | 324 mm |
| Jul | 26.8°C | 31.4°C | 82% | 85% | 143 mm |
| Aug | 26.7°C | 31.7°C | 84% | 86% | 208 mm |
| Sep | 26.3°C | 31.7°C | 87% | 87% | 295 mm |
| Oct | 25.9°C | 31.2°C | 89% | 87% | 403 mm |
| Nov | 25.8°C | 30.3°C | 86% | 74% | 233 mm |
| Dec | 26.1°C | 29.2°C | 79% | 44% | 26 mm |
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