Mexico City vs San José (Costa Rica) for remote workers
San José (Costa Rica) is about 12% cheaper than Mexico City ($1,550 vs $1,760 a month). San José (Costa Rica) has faster typical internet.
| 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇨🇷 San José (Costa Rica) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,760 | $1,550 |
| Rent (1BR) | $1,100 | $900 |
| Food | $450 | $450 |
| Coworking | $180 | $150 |
| Transport | $30 | $50 |
| Internet | 70 Mbps | 90 Mbps |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Language | Spanish | Spanish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Nomad visa | Temporary Resident Visa | Digital Nomad Visa (Rentista Digital) |