Tamarindo, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
#921
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Nomad Score:
70%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$450.00
$1,200.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$70.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for prepaid SIM and occasional WiFi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$180.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Daily average including snacks and drinks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily average including taxis and rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$450.00
$25.00
|
Daily average for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average including tours and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for residency or visa fees |
| Total |
$905.00
$2,780.00
$145.00
|
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. Prices rise slightly during high tourist season (Dec-Apr).
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $1.50-$2.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.50
Local beers are generally cheaper; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Local sodas (small restaurants) offer cheaper meals; tourist areas are pricier.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.00
Includes burger, fries, and drink at international chains.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Rates can vary slightly depending on driver and time of day.
per km