Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
#931
10.454139, -84.00825
Nomad Score:
67%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$400.00
$900.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$75.00
$2.50
|
Per day for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Per day |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$80.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$100.00
$250.00
$20.00
|
Per day |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$25.00
|
Per day |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Typically not required for short stays |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Usually not applicable for short visits |
| Total |
$1,010.00
$2,255.00
$142.50
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.25
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.50
Includes basic amenities and internet access.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.75
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.50
Price for a local pint in a typical bar.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.20
Local sodas (small restaurants) offer traditional meals at this price.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.45
Price at international fast-food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.35
Imported, prices might vary based on season.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.75
Freshly baked loaf from a local bakery.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Locally produced, available in supermarkets.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.20
Staple food item, price for a local brand.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.60
Boneless, skinless, locally sourced.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$8.90
Local grass-fed beef, high quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.50
Imported, price for a decent quality bottle.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Initial fare for a taxi ride.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.00
Additional cost per kilometer traveled.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$40.00
Covers local bus routes.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Price per liter for regular gasoline.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Includes talk, text, and data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$50.00
High-speed internet package.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Access to local gym facilities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Hourly rate at a local sports club.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$6.50
Price for an adult ticket.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$35.00
Branded, mid-range quality.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
Casual dress, suitable for local climate.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Brand-name athletic footwear.
per pair