Cost of Living in San José
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in San José, Costa Rica
Budget
$750
per month
Mid-Range
$1,182
per month
Comfortable
$2,165
per month
Monthly Budget Breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $360 | $450 | $670 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $260 | $360 | $820 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $122 | $175 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| Total | $750 | $1,182 | $2,165 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$670/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$450/mo
Hostel$22/night
Airbnb$750/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$6
Mid-range Restaurant$18
Weekly Groceries$70
Coffee$3
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$175
SIM Card (Data)$18/mo
Gym Membership$55/mo
How San José Compares
-27%vs North America
regional average
regional average
-4%vs Global
nomad average
nomad average
🇨🇷San José
$1,700/mo
North America Average
$2,335/mo
Global Nomad Avg
$1,773/mo
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