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Cost of living in San José (Costa Rica) for remote workers
Base for rainforests, volcanoes and two coasts, with a dedicated digital nomad visa.
Monthly budget
$1,550/month
Estimate for one person living comfortably, not luxury. Updated 2026-09.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
- Your visa
- Internet
- 📶 ~90 Mbps (fixed broadband median)
- Local time
- Work overlap
- Plan a meeting →
- Language
- Spanish
- Vibe
- nature city
Best months to be in San José (Costa Rica)
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Stay longer with Costa Rica's Digital Nomad Visa (Rentista Digital)
$3,000/month ($4,000 with family) · 1 year, renewable once