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About Puerto Viejo

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica 🌴 is a laid-back Caribbean beach town with a bohemian vibe, great for digital nomads who value nature, surf, and a slower pace. Expect cozy cafés, affordable rentals, and a friendly expat scene, though internet can be spotty in some areas. Best for remote workers who want jungle-meets-ocean living 🏄‍♂️💻

Through the year

Best in January (61) · now 58
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 189 mm Feb: 126 mm Mar: 109 mm Apr: 171 mm May: 273 mm Jun: 467 mm Jul: 485 mm Aug: 379 mm Sep: 307 mm Oct: 411 mm Nov: 554 mm Dec: 308 mm Jan: 28°C / 21°C Feb: 28°C / 20°C Mar: 29°C / 21°C Apr: 30°C / 22°C May: 30°C / 23°C Jun: 29°C / 22°C Jul: 29°C / 22°C Aug: 30°C / 22°C Sep: 30°C / 22°C Oct: 30°C / 22°C Nov: 28°C / 22°C Dec: 28°C / 21°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 5.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.9
Internet Speed 6.4
Safety 6.9
Accommodation Cost 5.0
Weather 5.4
Nomad Friendly 6.1
Female Friendly 7.1
Updated

Quick costs

Quick costs in Puerto Viejo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $577.90 per month
Coworking Space $208.04 per month
Beer $2.89 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.09 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $34.67 per month
Mobile Plan $17.34 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $52.01 per month
Coffee $2.89 per cup

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 San José CR Costa Rica $3,576 6.5 Compare
2 Alajuela CR Costa Rica $1,790 6.2 Compare
3 Grecia CR Costa Rica $1,730 6.2 Compare
4 Heredia CR Costa Rica $2,006 6.5 Compare

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