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Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
#929
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Nomad Score:
68%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$900.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Alajuela |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Taxi and occasional bus rides |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$120.00
$12.00
|
Tours, museums, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Travel insurance daily average |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Mostly one-time or annual fees averaged monthly |
| Total |
$760.00
$2,340.00
$108.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup