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About San Cristobal Island

San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador 🇪🇨 is a stunning Galápagos base for digital nomads who love nature and a slower pace 🌊🐢. It offers a unique island lifestyle, beautiful scenery, and a small-town feel. However, Wi‑Fi can be limited and pricey, so it’s best for remote workers who don’t need heavy bandwidth or constant connectivity.

Through the year

Best in July (70) · now 70
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 42 mm Feb: 125 mm Mar: 160 mm Apr: 114 mm May: 29 mm Jun: 18 mm Jul: 11 mm Aug: 8 mm Sep: 8 mm Oct: 10 mm Nov: 8 mm Dec: 12 mm Jan: 28°C / 22°C Feb: 28°C / 24°C Mar: 29°C / 24°C Apr: 28°C / 23°C May: 27°C / 23°C Jun: 26°C / 22°C Jul: 25°C / 21°C Aug: 25°C / 20°C Sep: 25°C / 20°C Oct: 25°C / 20°C Nov: 25°C / 20°C Dec: 27°C / 21°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 3.6
Internet Speed 5.0
Safety 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6
Weather 7.7
Accommodation Cost 3.0
Nomad Friendly 4.0
Female Friendly 7.5
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in San Cristobal Island
ItemCost
Coworking Space $120.00 per month
Beer $2.00 per pint
Monthly Transport Pass $30.00 per month
Mobile Plan $15.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $45.00 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $450.00 per month
Coffee $2.50 per cup
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.00 per meal

Other cities in Ecuador

Other cities in Ecuador
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cuenca $1,790 6.8 Compare
2 Quito $2,170 6.5 Compare
3 Baños $1,735 6.4 Compare
4 Vilcabamba $1,790 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Grecia CR Costa Rica $1,730 6.2 Compare
2 Masaya NI Nicaragua $1,698 5.2 Compare
3 Playa Flamingo CR Costa Rica $5,242 5.7 Compare
4 Uvita CR Costa Rica $1,891 6.0 Compare

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