Dominical, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
#2069
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Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$1,200.00
$60.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in tourist areas |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$70.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost including taxis and occasional rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$450.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for tours, entertainment, and excursions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for residency or visa-related expenses |
| Total |
$775.00
$2,780.00
$135.00
|
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)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. Closer to the beach and city center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $1.50-$2.00.
per cup