Monteverde, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
#1594
10.303347, -84.808493
Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$750.00
$50.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$35.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$3.00
|
Daily rate for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Daily grocery cost |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$100.00
$200.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost for dining out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$100.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Covered by initial travel visa |
| Total |
$710.00
$1,800.00
$123.00
|
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)
$450.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$120.50
Limited options, mostly in eco-friendly setups.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.75
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.25
Local craft beers are popular and slightly more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.50
Typical Tico meal in a local 'soda' restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.80
Prices at international chains like McDonald's.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.60
Imported apples tend to be more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.85
Local bakeries offer fresh bread daily.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Local dairy products, price varies slightly by brand.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.10
Staple food, widely available in local stores.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$6.50
Usually sold in supermarkets or local markets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$8.75
Higher quality cuts can be more expensive.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.40
Typically imported, wide selection available.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Initial fare, varies slightly by company.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.00
Standard rate outside of peak tourist seasons.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Limited public transport options; mainly buses.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.30
Prices can fluctuate with global oil trends.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Basic plan with limited data and local calls.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$45.99
Limited providers, fiber options available.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Basic facilities, often part of eco-lodges or hotels.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.50
Price for an hour, limited availability.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$8.00
Few cinema options, mostly in larger towns.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$35.99
Imported brands can be more expensive.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$25.49
Available at local shops and markets.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
International brands may be higher priced.
per pair