Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$800.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in private casas or mid-range hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.00
$60.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM card or WiFi access fees |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Minimal groceries, mostly eating out |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$10.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Taxi or public transport daily use |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$30.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range to upscale restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily entry fees, tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$5.00
$150.00
$3.00
|
Travel insurance daily cost |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
One-time visa fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$350.00
$1,930.00
$95.00
|
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)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Limited availability in prime areas.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $0.50-$0.80.
per cup