Santa Teresa, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
#922
9.641641, -85.164356
Nomad Score:
71%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$400.50
$1,100.75
$90.50
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.25
$120.50
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$35.00
$70.00
$3.50
|
Daily cost for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.75
$450.60
$15.50
|
Daily cost for self-catered meals |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$200.00
$12.00
|
Daily cost for renting a bike or ATV |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$100.00
$300.00
$30.00
|
Daily cost for eating out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost for excursions and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered before arrival |
| Total |
$936.50
$2,591.85
$176.50
|
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)
$650.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Local sodas offer the best prices.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Prices can be higher at tourist hotspots.
per meal
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Imported wines, selection varies.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.00
Rates can vary, negotiate if possible.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$50.00
Limited public transport options.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$55.00
High-speed options available in central areas.
per month