Nomad Watch

About Alajuela

Alajuela, Costa Rica is a handy base for digital nomads ✈️🌴. It’s close to San José’s airport, has a warmer, quieter vibe, and offers good access to cafes, local markets, and day trips to volcanoes and cloud forests. Internet is decent in many areas, and the lower cost of living can be appealing 💻☕️

Through the year

Best in January (73) · now 61
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 28 mm Feb: 16 mm Mar: 50 mm Apr: 186 mm May: 430 mm Jun: 531 mm Jul: 434 mm Aug: 522 mm Sep: 569 mm Oct: 666 mm Nov: 488 mm Dec: 81 mm Jan: 28°C / 17°C Feb: 29°C / 18°C Mar: 30°C / 18°C Apr: 30°C / 18°C May: 28°C / 19°C Jun: 26°C / 18°C Jul: 27°C / 18°C Aug: 26°C / 18°C Sep: 26°C / 18°C Oct: 25°C / 18°C Nov: 26°C / 18°C Dec: 27°C / 17°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.1
Internet Speed 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8
Safety 7.1
Accommodation Cost 5.7
Weather 7.3
Female Friendly 7.4
Racial Tolerance 7.4
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Alajuela
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $577.90 per month
Coworking Space $228.98 per month
Coffee $2.62 per cup
Beer $3.05 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $7.63 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $47.98 per month
Mobile Plan $26.17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $61.06 per month

Other cities in Costa Rica

Other cities in Costa Rica
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Heredia $2,006 6.5 Compare
2 San José $3,576 6.5 Compare
3 Escazú $2,322 6.3 Compare
4 Tamarindo $2,922 6.3 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Grecia CR Costa Rica $1,730 6.2 Compare
2 San José CR Costa Rica $3,576 6.5 Compare
3 Escazú CR Costa Rica $2,322 6.3 Compare
4 Heredia CR Costa Rica $2,006 6.5 Compare

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