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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 59
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 2 weeks ago

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

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