Nomad Watch

About San José

San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 is a practical base for digital nomads who want urban convenience with quick access to nature. It has decent coworking spaces, growing café culture, good internet in many areas, and plenty of nearby day trips. Traffic can be hectic, but the cost of living is moderate and the city is a solid hub for exploring the country. 🌿💻

Through the year

Best in February (70) · now 59
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 29 mm Feb: 19 mm Mar: 50 mm Apr: 145 mm May: 307 mm Jun: 458 mm Jul: 342 mm Aug: 437 mm Sep: 456 mm Oct: 529 mm Nov: 355 mm Dec: 70 mm Jan: 25°C / 16°C Feb: 26°C / 16°C Mar: 27°C / 16°C Apr: 27°C / 17°C May: 26°C / 17°C Jun: 24°C / 17°C Jul: 25°C / 17°C Aug: 25°C / 16°C Sep: 25°C / 16°C Oct: 24°C / 16°C Nov: 24°C / 16°C Dec: 25°C / 16°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 5.5
Internet Speed 7.8
Safety 6.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.4
Weather 6.3
Accommodation Cost 5.0
Nomad Friendly 7.1
Female Friendly 6.7
Updated 1 month ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in San José
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $697.84 per month
Coworking Space $261.69 per month
Beer $3.27 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $9.81 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $65.42 per month
Mobile Plan $21.81 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $65.42 per month
Coffee $3.93 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 Tamarindo $2,922 6.3 Compare
3 Escazú $2,322 6.3 Compare
4 Alajuela $1,790 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ciudad Colón CR Costa Rica $3,778 5.9 Compare
2 Escazú CR Costa Rica $2,322 6.3 Compare
3 Alajuela CR Costa Rica $1,790 6.2 Compare
4 Heredia CR Costa Rica $2,006 6.5 Compare

Continue exploring San José

Free views Sign up free