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Nosara, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
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Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$1,200.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in tourist-friendly areas |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Daily average cost for snacks and occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for taxis and occasional rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$450.00
$30.00
|
Daily average for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for tours, yoga, and entertainment |
| 🏥 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 accounting for residency and visa fees |
| Total |
$760.00
$2,780.00
$150.00
|
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)
$650.00
Varies by neighborhood. Beachfront and central Nosara tend to be 20-30% higher, inland areas cheaper.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $1.50-$2.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.50
Local beers are generally cheaper; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Local sodas (small restaurants) offer cheaper meals around $5-$7.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.00
Includes local fast food chains; international chains may be pricier.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Rates can increase slightly during peak hours.
per km