Genki Logo
Genki offers international health insurance tailored for digital nomads, expats, and long-term travelers, providing worldwide coverage and flexibility.

Stay covered anywhere.

Get Covered
Affiliate disclosure

Grecia, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

#2070 ,
Nomad Score: 68%
Overview Guide Scores Costs Links Events Jobs

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
78% Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to major cities, with moderate prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72% Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially for long-term stays in local apartments or shared housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75% Weight: 40
Local markets and grocery stores offer fresh produce at good prices; eating out is affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80% Weight: 20
Public transportation and local buses are inexpensive and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65% Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available but somewhat limited; prices are moderate.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
68% Weight: 10
Gyms are affordable but fewer in number compared to larger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
83% Weight: 30
Costa Rican colón is relatively stable with low inflation rates.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
69% Weight: 100
Internet speeds are decent but can be inconsistent; fiber is available in some areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
54% Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces in Grecia; most digital nomads rely on cafes or travel to nearby cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
62% Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not extensively.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
48% Weight: 100
Grecia is not a major digital nomad hub but attracts some due to its tranquility.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
84% Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
85% Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
87% Weight: 15
Clean air and green surroundings with low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
79% Weight: 10
Town is generally clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
51% Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; English is spoken in tourist areas but limited locally.
💨 Air Quality
89% Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to rural setting and abundant greenery.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
72% Weight: 25
Good environment for families with schools and parks.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
70% Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available locally; higher quality facilities in nearby cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
82% Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to North America and Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
71% Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious cases require travel to larger centers.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
84% Weight: 80
Warm tropical climate with a distinct dry season; generally pleasant year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
73% Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional heavy rains and minor earthquakes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90% Weight: 10
Abundant parks, gardens, and natural surroundings.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60% Weight: 15
Not widespread; many buildings rely on fans due to mild temperatures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
32% Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
80% Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small town setting.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
76% Weight: 20
Rich local traditions and friendly community.
🌃 Nightlife
40% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more vibrant scenes in larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
91% Weight: 15
Excellent access to nature, hiking, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65% Weight: 10
Some Spanish language schools and informal learning opportunities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
74% Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural and nature tours nearby.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50% Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
73% Weight: 25
Good local cuisine with fresh ingredients; fewer international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
58% Weight: 10
Few yoga studios locally; more options in tourist areas.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
62% Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
77% Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80% Weight: 20
Central Time Zone aligns well with North American business hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
45% Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events locally.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
38% Weight: 20
Few local remote job openings; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
42% Weight: 20
Small freelance community; growing but not well established.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50% Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
35% Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity in Grecia itself.
💳 Local Payment Services
67% Weight: 10
Mobile payments and local banking services are functional but limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40% Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness locally.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
55% Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, about 1.5 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
60% Weight: 20
Local bus services available but infrequent.
🚶 Walkability
71% Weight: 20
Town center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
53% Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps; taxis more common.
🚲 Cycling
64% Weight: 10
Cycling possible but infrastructure is basic.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
68% Weight: 15
Regular bus connections to nearby cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
57% Weight: 10
Some rental options but limited.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
75% Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage with 4G widely available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80% Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
78% Weight: 15
Generally stable electricity supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
60% Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public areas.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
70% Weight: 40
Tourist visa is easy to obtain; longer stays require additional paperwork.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65% Weight: 30
Moderate tax policies; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
89% Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
85% Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50% Weight: 15
Banking can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55% Weight: 10
Moderate complexity; processes can be slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
68% Weight: 35
Costa Rica offers a digital nomad visa with reasonable requirements.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
63% Weight: 50
Friendly locals and safe environment but limited infrastructure for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
40% Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events in Grecia.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
52% Weight: 20
Small online presence compared to major nomad hubs.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
79% Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70% Weight: 50
Safe for women travelers with respectful local culture.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75% Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; generally welcoming community.

Feedback Thank You!

Thank you!

Your feedback has been submitted successfully.

  • Navigate
  • Tools