Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Nomad Score:
68%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.75
$800.50
$55.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.25
$120.30
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.15
$75.40
$3.50
|
Per day for SIM card and data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.60
$450.90
$20.00
|
Per day for meals at home |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.90
$150.75
$10.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$75.80
$200.45
$30.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$120.00
$15.00
|
Per day for entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.75
$250.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered under travel arrangements |
| Total |
$854.20
$2,218.30
$133.50
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$120.50
Depends on location and amenities provided.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.10
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.25
Imported brands can cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$6.75
Typical price for a meal at a small local restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.45
Price typical for international chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.30
Price can fluctuate based on seasonality.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.50
Standard white loaf; artisanal breads are more.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.15
Price for local brands.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.00
White rice, common staple in local markets.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.60
Price per kg for boneless, skinless fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$8.90
Price for good quality cuts.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.50
Imported wines generally more expensive.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.25
Initial fare, not including distance.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.95
Standard rate; may vary by company.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$35.00
Covers buses and some local trains.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Price per liter, subject to change with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Includes basic data and call package.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$50.75
Price for a standard home internet package.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Monthly fee for a basic gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Per hour rental; varies by location.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$6.50
Price for a standard evening show.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$45.90
Mid-range brand pricing.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$35.75
Casual wear, department store pricing.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$65.00
Price for a standard pair of sports shoes.
per pair