Nobody will ever blame you for being too formal. You use âvousâ to say âyouâ in French with: 1  People you donât know (people in the street, sellersâ¦). 2  People more than 20 year older than you.
1 Cost of living in Managua is 34% cheaper than in San Jose. 2  Cost of living in Managua is 12% more expensive than in LeÃ³n. 3  Cost of living in Managua is 52% cheaper than in Houston, Texas.  Cost of living in Granada is 13% more expensive than in LeÃ³n.
For most retirees, the cost of living in Costa Rica is much lower than it is in the United States. If you are a single, budget-conscious retiree, you can live very comfortably in Costa Rica for about $1,300 to $1,600 per month. A couple can cut per-person costs even further by sharing housing expenses.