Costa Rica closing cost calculator
Buying in Costa Rica costs more than the sticker price. Enter a purchase price and see the real cash you will need at closing. Costs typically land between 3.5% and 4.1% of the price.
Estimate only. Notary fees follow a regulated scale and small fixed registry/municipal stamps apply. Confirm with your abogado.
Who pays closing costs in Costa Rica?
By custom they are split 50/50 between buyer and seller. It is negotiable, and in plenty of foreigner purchases the buyer ends up covering all of it. Whatever you agree, put it in the offer in writing before anyone signs.
What about annual taxes?
The annual property tax is 0.25% of the registered value, paid to the municipality. Higher-value homes also pay the solidarity (luxury) tax on a sliding scale. Both are small next to what you would pay back home.
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