Costa Rica

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Costa Rica has 52 cities tracked for digital nomads. Explore the cost of living, weather, internet speed, and safety below, then jump into the best cities to base yourself.

Affordable ($2,067/mo.)

A comfortable lifestyle is possible without overspending.

Ratings

Cost of living

$2,067/mo.

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Best cities in Costa Rica

Top-ranked destinations based on cost of living, weather, internet, and safety.

Los Mesen

1.8

Costa Rica

23°C

$1,805 / mo

Grecia

1.8

Costa Rica

22°C

$1,826 / mo

Boca Tapada

1.8

Costa Rica

25°C

$1,805 / mo

Tamarindo

1.8

Costa Rica

26°C

$2,019 / mo

Playa Negra

1.8

Costa Rica

26°C

$2,176 / mo

Avellanas

1.8

Costa Rica

26°C

$2,176 / mo

Playa Marbella

1.8

Costa Rica

25°C

$2,173 / mo

San José

1.7

Costa Rica

20°C

$1,804 / mo

La Fortuna

1.7

Costa Rica

25°C

$1,973 / mo

Santa Teresa

1.6

Costa Rica

25°C

$1,967 / mo

Uvita

1.5

Costa Rica

26°C

$1,547 / mo

Dominical

1.5

Costa Rica

24°C

$1,543 / mo

Weather

Typical temperatures and rainfall by month, based on recent historical averages.

JanJanuary

20°C

FebFebruary

20°C

MarMarch

20°C

AprApril

20°C

MayMay

20°C

JunJune

20°C

JulJuly

20°C

AugAugust

20°C

SepSeptember

20°C

OctOctober

20°C

NovNovember

20°C

DecDecember

20°C

Best timeYear-round

Top attractions

Arenal Volcano

Manuel Antonio Park

Tamarindo Beach

Corcovado National Park

Ostional Arribada