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About Playa Grande

Playa Grande, Costa Rica is a laid-back beach town ideal for digital nomads who love surf, sun, and a slower pace 🌴🌊. It offers a peaceful vibe, cowork-friendly cafés nearby in the Tamarindo area, and easy access to nature and wildlife 🐢. Best for remote workers seeking inspiration over big-city convenience.

Through the year

Best in February (67) · now 58
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 18 mm Feb: 10 mm Mar: 26 mm Apr: 92 mm May: 228 mm Jun: 420 mm Jul: 297 mm Aug: 339 mm Sep: 374 mm Oct: 443 mm Nov: 255 mm Dec: 38 mm Jan: 33°C / 25°C Feb: 34°C / 25°C Mar: 34°C / 25°C Apr: 34°C / 25°C May: 32°C / 25°C Jun: 29°C / 24°C Jul: 31°C / 25°C Aug: 30°C / 24°C Sep: 29°C / 24°C Oct: 29°C / 24°C Nov: 29°C / 24°C Dec: 31°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Key scores

Cost of Living 4.6
Internet Speed 6.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.0
Safety 7.6
Accommodation Cost 3.9
Weather 6.5
Female Friendly 7.4
Nomad Friendly 6.5
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Playa Grande
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $543.78 per month
Coworking Space $206.64 per month
Coffee $3.26 per cup
Beer $3.92 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10.88 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $76.13 per month
Mobile Plan $26.10 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $54.38 per month

Other cities in Costa Rica

Other cities in Costa Rica
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Heredia $2,006 6.5 Compare
2 San José $3,576 6.5 Compare
3 Tamarindo $2,922 6.3 Compare
4 Escazú $2,322 6.3 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tamarindo CR Costa Rica $2,922 6.3 Compare
2 Playa Avellanas CR Costa Rica $2,484 5.5 Compare
3 Playa del Coco CR Costa Rica $2,333 6.1 Compare
4 Nosara CR Costa Rica $2,192 5.9 Compare

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