Cost of Living in San José, Costa Rica
Costa Rica · Central America
Monthly budget from $920 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$920
/mo
Standard
$1,720
/mo
Comfort
$3,470
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $500 | $250 | $60 | $110 | $920/mo |
| Standard | $950 | $430 | $110 | $230 | $1,720/mo |
| Comfort | $2,000 | $750 | $220 | $500 | $3,470/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Pura vida lifestyle with rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, and stable democracy
Internet: 50 Mbps
Safety: 3.9/5
Nomad score: 4/5