Santa Teresa vs Kingston
💰
Kingston saves you $1,200/month
🛂
Costa Rica offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Santa Teresa
Kingston
Total Budget
$3,000/mo
$1,800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,200/mo
$650/mo ✓
Coworking
$170/mo ✓
$200/mo
Meal Out
$10
$5 ✓
Coffee
$5
$3.5 ✓
Kingston is $1,200/mo cheaper (67% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇨🇷 Santa Teresa
📶 Internet50-100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-6
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London5h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌍 Kingston
📶 Internet35 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Santa Teresa
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days265/year
Best months: February, January, March
Kingston
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days229/year
Best months: January, February
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°24°
Apr
27°25°
Jul
26°27°
Oct
25°26°
Santa TeresaKingston
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇨🇷Santa Teresa
🌍Kingston
💰
Monthly Budget
$3,000
$1,800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Winner35 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
Winner2.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
Winner3.6/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
4/10
5/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
4
Santa Teresa wins
vs
1
Kingston wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Kingston
$1200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Santa Teresa
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Santa Teresa
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇨🇷Santa Teresa
Pros
- +World-class surf breaks and consistent waves
- +Stunning sunsets and pristine beaches
- +Thriving yoga and wellness community
- +Growing digital nomad scene with coworking spaces
Cons
- −Very expensive compared to rest of Costa Rica
- −Frequent power outages especially in rainy season
- −Remote location - 5 hours from San Jose
- −Need ATV or rental car to get around
🌍Kingston
Pros
- +Birthplace of reggae music and rich cultural heritage
- +English-speaking country with friendly locals
- +Famous Blue Mountain coffee experiences
- +Vibrant nightlife and live music scene
Cons
- −Safety concerns in certain downtown areas
- −Limited coworking space options compared to major cities
- −Internet reliability can be inconsistent
- −High crime rates in specific neighborhoods