Cape Town vs San José (Costa Rica) for remote workers
Cape Town is about 1% cheaper than San José (Costa Rica) ($1,530 vs $1,550 a month). San José (Costa Rica) has faster typical internet.
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇨🇷 San José (Costa Rica) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,530 | $1,550 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $900 |
| Food | $400 | $450 |
| Coworking | $150 | $150 |
| Transport | $80 | $50 |
| Internet | 50 Mbps | 90 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Language | English, Afrikaans | Spanish |
| Your visa | – | – |
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| Meetings | Best meeting time between Cape Town and San José (Costa Rica) → | |
| Nomad visa | Remote Work Visa | Digital Nomad Visa (Rentista Digital) |