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.
7Cities tracked
$2,018Average monthly budget
75 MbpsAverage internet speed
7.7/10Average nomad vibe
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7/10 vibe
Costa Rica
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Jacó
Budget$1,840/mo
Internet95 Mbps
6/10 vibe
Costa Rica
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Liberia
Budget$1,215/mo
Internet75 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Costa Rica
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Nosara
Budget$2,830/mo
Internet70 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Costa Rica
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Puerto Viejo
Budget$1,640/mo
Internet45 Mbps
9/10 vibe
Costa Rica
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Santa Teresa
Budget$2,400/mo
Internet70 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Costa Rica
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Tamarindo
Budget$2,470/mo
Internet100 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Costa Rica
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Uvita
Budget$1,730/mo
Internet70 Mbps
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