Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$600.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in tourist areas |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.00
$60.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM card or Wi-Fi access fees |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$80.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for snacks and occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$15.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for taxis and local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$20.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$100.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for tours, entertainment, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$5.00
$150.00
$3.00
|
Daily average for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$20.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for visa renewals and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$290.00
$1,580.00
$90.00
|
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)
$250.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Limited availability affects prices.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.75
Local cafes offer cheaper coffee; specialty coffee shops may charge up to $1.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.00
Local beers are affordable; imported beers can be more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.00
Street food and local paladares offer lower prices; tourist areas may charge more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.00
Limited fast food chains; prices stable year-round.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Rates vary slightly by distance and time of day.
per km