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Cost of Living
San Josรฉ, Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท
#920
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Nomad Score:
69%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
๐ Housing |
$350.00
$900.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
๐ Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
๐ถ Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Mobile data SIM card daily average |
๐ Groceries |
$180.00
$400.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for snacks and small meals |
๐ Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily average using taxis and public transport |
๐ฝ๏ธ Dining Out |
$60.00
$350.00
$25.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
๐๏ธ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$120.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for tours, entertainment |
๐ฅ Health Insurance |
$40.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance separately |
๐ Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average of annualized fees |
Total |
$790.00
$2,250.00
$108.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
๐ข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
โ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup