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Little Corn Island vs La Fortuna

Little Corn Island, Nicaragua compared with La Fortuna, Costa Rica: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Country Nicaragua Costa Rica
Nomad score 4.8 / 10 5.9 / 10
Cost of living $1,292 / mo $2,632 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 29° / 27°C 31° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI) 55 Moderate 46 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Average high 28°C 27.3°C
Average low 25.9°C 21.2°C
Precipitation 234 mm / mo 377 mm / mo
Sunshine 305 h / mo 249 h / mo
Humidity 80% 87%
Rain days 22.3 / mo 27.4 / mo
Wind speed 27.8 km/h 9.5 km/h

NI Little Corn Island · average high by month

CR La Fortuna · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
US AQI 55 46
PM2.5 7.8 µg/m³ 4.9 µg/m³
PM10 12.2 µg/m³ 5.2 µg/m³
Ozone 47 µg/m³ 17 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.4 2.9
Local Payment Services 2.7 6.0
Startup Scene 1.2 2.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Air Conditioning 3.8 5.5
Green Spaces 7.1 8.9
Natural Disaster Risk 4.3 4.4
Noise Pollution 7.1 6.4
Seasonal Variety 2.8 3.3
Weather 7.2 6.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Mobile Network Coverage 4.4 7.6
Power Grid Reliability 3.5 6.8
Public WiFi Availability 2.0 4.6
VPN Reliability 5.0 7.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Accommodation Cost 6.3 4.6
Cost of Living 7.2 5.2
Currency Stability 5.2 6.8
Entertainment Cost 6.6 4.9
Food & Groceries 5.9 5.2
Gym Membership Cost 4.3 5.2
Transportation Cost 6.2 5.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Culture 5.8 6.0
Indoors Fun 2.5 3.9
Language Learning Opportunities 3.3 5.6
Local Experiences & Tours 6.3 8.0
Nightlife 3.2 4.8
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 9.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.8 3.3
Nomad Friendly 4.1 6.3
Online Community Presence 1.6 3.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Cafes with WiFi 2.2 5.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.8 4.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.7 4.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.0 4.6
Internet Speed 3.4 6.7
Local SIM Card Availability 4.8 7.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Fitness Facilities 3.2 5.3
Food Scene 5.2 6.5
Healthy Food Options 5.1 7.0
Yoga Studios 4.4 6.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Healthcare 3.3 6.5
Healthcare Affordability 7.3 7.2
Healthcare Quality 2.3 6.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.3 7.9
Ease of Business Registration 2.9 4.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.1 4.3
Freedom of Speech 1.9 8.8
Political Stability 3.3 8.4
Tax Friendliness 5.3 6.2
Visa Ease 6.6 7.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Air Quality 8.6 8.8
Cleanliness 6.0 6.7
Environmental Quality 8.4 8.5
Family Friendly 5.2 7.6
Language Barrier 5.8 5.8
Work-Life Balance 8.1 8.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Female Friendly 7.2 7.7
Racial Tolerance 7.5 7.3
Safety 7.5 8.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Airport Connectivity 2.6 4.6
Cycling 3.5 3.1
Intercity Travel Options 1.8 4.8
Public Transit 1.2 3.9
Ride-sharing Services 0.3 2.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.0 5.9
Walkability 8.5 5.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Coworking Quality 1.3 3.9
Freelance Ecosystem 2.1 2.9
Networking Opportunities 2.3 3.2
Remote Job Opportunities 2.2 2.6
Time Zone Favorability 7.1 6.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Jeans $33 per pair $22 per pair
Summer Dress $19 per dress $11 per dress
Running Shoes $68 per pair $109 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Dining Out $22 per month $46 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Cinema Ticket — $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Coffee $1.09 per cup $4.42 per cup
Beer $1.63 per pint $3.32 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.08 per meal $7.74 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.80 per meal $12 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $33 per meal $46 per meal
Apples $1.22 per kg $2.03 per kg
Bread $0.27 per loaf $2.88 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.54 per bottle $2.24 per bottle
Milk $1.36 per liter $2.68 per liter
Rice $0.54 per kg $1.97 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.08 per kg $15 per kg
Beef $5.44 per kg $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $9.52 per bottle $14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Groceries $95 per month $218 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Health Insurance — $33 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Doctor Visit (GP) $16 per visit $66 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.44 per purchase $2.65 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Apartment (1 bedroom) $163 per month $520 per month
Housing $136 per month $450 per month
Coworking Space $68 per month $163 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $680 per month $1,250 per month
Coliving Space $272 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Internet & Mobile $14 per month $11 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Leisure Activities $8.16 per month $11 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Haircut $4.08 per visit $11 per visit
Laundry $2.72 per kg $2.99 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Mobile Plan $11 per month $11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $41 per month $43 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.72 one-time $27 one-time
Gym Membership $22 per month $76 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) — $22 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Taxi Start $1.90 per trip $1.92 per trip
Transportation $8.16 per month $34 per month
Taxi per km $0.82 per km $1.92 per km
Monthly Transport Pass — $56 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) — $9.62 per trip
Gasoline $1.50 per liter $1.78 per liter
Scooter Rental $22 per month $400 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
NI Little Corn Island CR La Fortuna
Utilities $27 per month $55 per month
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