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.
Most American, Canadian, and European expats in Costa Rica spend much less money on day-to-day expenses than they do in their home countries. Cost of living, of course, depends on lifestyle. But in many ways Costa Rica is much more affordable than back home. The minimum needed for a decent standard of living for a single person ranges from $1,500 to $2,000 a month. Many retired couples do well on $2,000 to $3,000 a month.