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Cahuita, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
#2066
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Nomad Score:
64%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$900.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Mobile data SIM card daily average |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$7.00
|
Daily local transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily average cost for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for tours, entrance fees |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not monthly |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or annual fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$715.00
$2,330.00
$102.00
|
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
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Local beers are generally less expensive than imported brands.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$6.00
Typical local sodas and small restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Includes popular chains and local fast food options.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Rates can vary by driver and time of day.
per km