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About Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is a laid-back beach town with strong digital nomad appeal 🌴💻. It offers a creative surf-and-work lifestyle, plenty of cafés and coworking spots, and a welcoming expat community. Fast internet can vary by area, but many remote workers love the relaxed vibe, tropical scenery, and easy access to surfing, yoga, and wellness.

Through the year

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Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 3.7
Internet Speed 6.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 7.7
Safety 7.2
Accommodation Cost 2.7
Weather 5.9
Nomad Friendly 7.4
Female Friendly 7.4
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Santa Teresa
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $763.26 per month
Coworking Space $327.11 per month
Beer $2.62 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10.90 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $76.33 per month
Mobile Plan $32.71 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $76.33 per month
Coffee $3.27 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 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 San José CR Costa Rica $3,576 6.5 Compare
2 Escazú CR Costa Rica $2,322 6.3 Compare
3 Orosi CR Costa Rica $3,173 5.7 Compare
4 Heredia CR Costa Rica $2,006 6.5 Compare

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