Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano

Manuel Antonio Park

Tamarindo Beach

Corcovado National Park

Ostional Arribada

Arenal Volcano

Manuel Antonio Park

Tamarindo Beach

Corcovado National Park

Ostional Arribada

Costa Rica has 33 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.

Grecia

1.8

Costa Rica

23°C

$1,826 / mo

Tamarindo

1.8

Costa Rica

26°C

$2,019 / mo

San José

1.8

Costa Rica

21°C

$1,804 / mo

La Fortuna

1.7

Costa Rica

24°C

$1,973 / mo

Santa Teresa

1.6

Costa Rica

26°C

$1,967 / mo

Uvita

1.6

Costa Rica

26°C

$1,547 / mo

Dominical

1.6

Costa Rica

24°C

$1,543 / mo

Monteverde

1.5

Costa Rica

24°C

$1,792 / mo

Nosara

1.3

Costa Rica

27°C

$1,864 / mo

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

1.2

Costa Rica

27°C

$1,930 / mo

When to visit

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