La Fortuna, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$300.00
$850.00
$50.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$70.00
$2.50
|
Daily rate for local SIM and data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Per day for self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily rate for car rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$100.00
$300.00
$25.00
|
Per day for eating out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$200.00
$30.00
|
Per day for tours and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$25.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered in travel arrangements |
| Total |
$820.00
$2,315.00
$132.50
|
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
Prices may vary based on facilities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.25
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.15
Local bars might offer happy hour discounts.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.80
Local sodas (small diners) tend to offer cheaper meals.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.95
International chains usually have consistent pricing.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.60
Imported, varies slightly by season.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.35
Local bakeries may offer artisanal options at a higher price.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Prices for organic milk can be higher.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.05
Local staple, prices are generally stable.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.75
Price may increase during high tourist seasons.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.85
Quality cuts can be significantly more expensive.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.40
Imported wines are available but may cost more.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.95
Initial fare, before per km charge.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Rates may vary slightly based on time of day and demand.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Limited transportation options in rural areas.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.25
Subject to change based on global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.30
Basic plan, additional data may cost extra.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$45.60
Higher speeds may be available at a premium.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.90
Facilities and membership benefits vary.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.50
Rates may vary by court location and availability.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.75
Discounts might be available for early screenings.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$35.20
Prices depend on brand and store location.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$28.45
Boutique stores may offer unique designs at higher prices.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$65.80
Brand and store can significantly affect pricing.
per pair