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Quepos vs Orosi

CR Costa Rica CR Costa Rica

Quepos, Costa Rica compared with Orosi, Costa Rica: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Nomad score 6.0 / 10 5.7 / 10
Cost of living $2,056 / mo $3,173 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 24°C 22° / 17°C
Air quality (AQI) 18 Good 21 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Average high 28.6°C 22.8°C
Average low 23.6°C 17.3°C
Precipitation 327 mm / mo 245 mm / mo
Sunshine 268 h / mo 257 h / mo
Humidity 84% 89%
Rain days 19 / mo 26.1 / mo
Wind speed 9 km/h 10.2 km/h

CR Quepos · average high by month

CR Orosi · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CR Quepos CR Orosi
US AQI 18 21
PM2.5 1.3 µg/m³ 3.2 µg/m³
PM10 1.4 µg/m³ 4.1 µg/m³
Ozone 21 µg/m³ 63 µg/m³
UV index 0 5.9

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.9 2.1
Local Payment Services 5.6 5.3
Startup Scene 3.4 2.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Air Conditioning 7.0 3.6
Green Spaces 8.1 8.8
Natural Disaster Risk 5.4 6.0
Noise Pollution 5.6 7.5
Seasonal Variety 3.9 4.1
Weather 5.8 7.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Mobile Network Coverage 7.5 7.0
Power Grid Reliability 7.3 6.9
Public WiFi Availability 4.4 3.7
VPN Reliability 7.8 7.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Accommodation Cost 4.3 6.7
Cost of Living 5.2 6.8
Currency Stability 7.1 7.4
Entertainment Cost 5.1 6.5
Food & Groceries 5.5 6.9
Gym Membership Cost 5.2 5.9
Transportation Cost 6.5 6.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Culture 6.3 6.2
Indoors Fun 3.8 3.8
Language Learning Opportunities 5.1 5.6
Local Experiences & Tours 8.5 7.3
Nightlife 5.1 2.4
Outdoors & Nature 9.3 9.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.3 1.4
Nomad Friendly 6.7 3.5
Online Community Presence 4.2 1.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Cafes with WiFi 6.2 3.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.6 2.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.2 2.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.6 2.5
Internet Speed 7.1 6.3
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 7.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Fitness Facilities 5.7 3.8
Food Scene 6.8 4.8
Healthy Food Options 6.9 5.9
Yoga Studios 6.9 3.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Healthcare 6.3 6.6
Healthcare Affordability 6.8 7.5
Healthcare Quality 6.1 6.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.7 7.1
Ease of Business Registration 4.1 4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.0 3.8
Freedom of Speech 8.5 8.6
Political Stability 8.2 8.5
Tax Friendliness 6.3 5.4
Visa Ease 6.9 6.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Air Quality 7.9 8.4
Cleanliness 6.5 7.1
Environmental Quality 8.1 8.5
Family Friendly 7.3 7.3
Language Barrier 6.9 4.9
Work-Life Balance 8.1 7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Female Friendly 7.0 8.0
Racial Tolerance 7.4 7.6
Safety 7.4 8.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Airport Connectivity 5.3 4.7
Cycling 3.8 4.4
Intercity Travel Options 5.1 4.4
Public Transit 3.9 3.8
Ride-sharing Services 3.5 2.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.5 2.7
Walkability 5.4 5.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Coworking Quality 4.3 2.3
Freelance Ecosystem 3.5 3.1
Networking Opportunities 3.9 2.8
Remote Job Opportunities 3.8 3.4
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Jeans $65 per pair $68 per pair
Summer Dress $44 per dress $51 per dress
Running Shoes $120 per pair $124 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Dining Out $76 per month $75 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Cinema Ticket $9.79 per ticket $8.12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Coffee $3.26 per cup $3.53 per cup
Beer $4.35 per pint $2.99 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.70 per meal $9.61 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $61 per meal $56 per meal
Fast Food Combo $9.79 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $4.35 per kg $3.95 per kg
Bread $4.35 per loaf $2.46 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.74 per bottle $2.56 per bottle
Milk $3.26 per liter $2.03 per liter
Rice $2.61 per kg $2.35 per kg
Chicken Fillets $13 per kg $10 per kg
Beef $20 per kg $13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle $16 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Groceries $261 per month $353 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Health Insurance — $68 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Doctor Visit (GP) $48 per visit $75 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.62 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Housing $359 per month $459 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $544 per month $523 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,088 per month $1,250 per month
Coworking Space $174 per month $197 per month
Coliving Space $653 per month $662 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Internet & Mobile $33 per month $38 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Leisure Activities $33 per month $43 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Haircut $15 per visit $14 per visit
Laundry $8.70 per kg $9.61 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Mobile Plan $22 per month $29 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $54 per month $56 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $17 one-time $11 one-time
Gym Membership $39 per month $47 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $22 per hour $18 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Transportation $65 per month $53 per month
Taxi Start $3.92 per trip $1.50 per trip
Taxi per km $2.18 per km $1.60 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $39 per month $60 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $7.62 per trip $6.84 per trip
Gasoline $2.39 per liter $1.58 per liter
Scooter Rental $33 per month $22 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CR Quepos CR Orosi
Utilities $76 per month $60 per month
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