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About San Isidro de El General

San Isidro de El General is a relaxed mountain city in southern Costa Rica, great for digital nomads seeking a quieter base 🌿. It offers essential services, local cafes, affordable living, and easy access to nature, waterfalls, and hiking. Internet can be decent in town, but it’s best for those who value authenticity and a slower pace over big-city coworking scenes 💻☕️

Through the year

Best in January (57) · now 55
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 142 mm Feb: 142 mm Mar: 138 mm Apr: 352 mm May: 427 mm Jun: 573 mm Jul: 592 mm Aug: 644 mm Sep: 518 mm Oct: 745 mm Nov: 761 mm Dec: 198 mm Jan: 25°C / 17°C Feb: 26°C / 18°C Mar: 26°C / 18°C Apr: 26°C / 19°C May: 25°C / 19°C Jun: 25°C / 19°C Jul: 25°C / 19°C Aug: 25°C / 19°C Sep: 25°C / 19°C Oct: 24°C / 19°C Nov: 24°C / 19°C Dec: 24°C / 18°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 6.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.5
Internet Speed 6.1
Safety 7.6
Accommodation Cost 6.1
Weather 7.5
Nomad Friendly 4.5
Female Friendly 7.5
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in San Isidro de El General
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $610.61 per month
Coworking Space $250.78 per month
Coffee $3.93 per cup
Beer $4.36 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $9.81 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $76.33 per month
Mobile Plan $26.17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $54.52 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 Ojochal CR Costa Rica $1,806 5.5 Compare
2 Dominical CR Costa Rica $2,328 5.7 Compare
3 Uvita CR Costa Rica $1,891 6.0 Compare
4 Playa Hermosa CR Costa Rica $2,397 5.7 Compare

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