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.
I could spend a lot less than that if I lived like the average Costa Rican, of course, but then I would be giving up a lot of quality of life. Overall, Costa Rica is an affordable destination for living and traveling. Basic but clean rooms can be rented for less than $20 a night, and the mid-range options will give you more for your money than you would get in Western countries.