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About Playa Samara

Playa Samara is a laid-back beach town on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, great for digital nomads who want a mix of work and surf 🌴💻. It offers a friendly expat scene, decent cafes, reliable enough internet in town, and a relaxed pace of life. Expect beautiful beaches, yoga, and outdoor adventures after work 🌊☕️

Through the year

Best in February (72) · now 63
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 38 mm Feb: 28 mm Mar: 33 mm Apr: 125 mm May: 219 mm Jun: 452 mm Jul: 277 mm Aug: 346 mm Sep: 332 mm Oct: 447 mm Nov: 348 mm Dec: 97 mm Jan: 31°C / 24°C Feb: 32°C / 24°C Mar: 32°C / 25°C Apr: 32°C / 25°C May: 30°C / 25°C Jun: 28°C / 24°C Jul: 29°C / 24°C Aug: 29°C / 24°C Sep: 28°C / 24°C Oct: 28°C / 24°C Nov: 28°C / 24°C Dec: 30°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 5.0
Internet Speed 6.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.5
Safety 8.5
Accommodation Cost 4.9
Weather 6.8
Nomad Friendly 6.8
Female Friendly 8.2
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Playa Samara
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $622.30 per month
Coworking Space $169.72 per month
Coffee $2.83 per cup
Beer $2.83 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $9.05 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $33.94 per month
Mobile Plan $22.63 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $45.26 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 Escazú $2,322 6.3 Compare
4 Tamarindo $2,922 6.3 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Playa del Coco CR Costa Rica $2,333 6.1 Compare
2 Playa Avellanas CR Costa Rica $2,484 5.5 Compare
3 Playa Grande CR Costa Rica $2,404 5.7 Compare
4 Liberia CR Costa Rica $1,697 6.0 Compare

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