monthly costs

rent: $460, suburban from the capital.

utilities: electric $165, water $6,

DSL internet $25,

cell phones $7 each per month with using three hours total per month for both, directtv $75, cable tv $20,

dialup internet $27.

Food costs for two: $450,

Health care: $50,

Recreation: $50,

Whole chicken: $6-$8. Surprises, which is one item that MUST be included for Costa Rica: $200 per month.