Costa Rica
Liberia
#3 Top 5 cities
Liberia is a functional gateway to Guanacaste, suitable for expats wanting the northern Pacific coast without living inside a resort area full time.
Country overview
Population
45Β 380
Year-round temperatures
Day: 31°C aΕΎ 35°C
Night: 22°C aΕΎ 25°C
Climate
Warmer and drier tropical conditions than much of the country, with a strong sunny season.
Distance to the sea
30 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
5/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
7/10
Liberia is relatively manageable, but theft, vehicle crime and occasional armed robbery affect transport and visitor areas; valuables should not be left in cars and night travel requires care.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Liberia and Guanacaste face high earthquake exposure, seasonal drought, wildfire, extreme heat and occasional flooding; water stress is an important recurring concern.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π¦Canadians
- π©πͺGermans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Airport access
- +Lower living costs
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βSmaller job market
- βSmaller expat scene