Global Cost of Living Index
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Remote living in Costa Rica.
Compare monthly costs, internet performance, and remote-work quality across 7 destinations in Costa Rica.
Nosara
$1,550/mo · 25 Mbps
8/10
Puerto Viejo
$1,230/mo · 25 Mbps
8/10
Santa Teresa
$1,650/mo · 25 Mbps
8/10
7Cities tracked
$1,390Average monthly budget
29 MbpsAverage internet speed
7.7/10Average nomad vibe
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Explore cities across Costa Rica.
Open a city guide for a detailed budget, connectivity, climate, safety, neighborhoods, visa notes, and practical remote-work advice.
7/10 vibe
Costa Rica
Jacó
Budget$1,430/mo
Internet25 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Costa Rica
Liberia
Budget$1,150/mo
Internet50 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Costa Rica
Nosara
Budget$1,550/mo
Internet25 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo
Budget$1,230/mo
Internet25 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Costa Rica
Santa Teresa
Budget$1,650/mo
Internet25 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Costa Rica
Tamarindo
Budget$1,500/mo
Internet30 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Costa Rica
Uvita
Budget$1,220/mo
Internet25 Mbps