Cost of Living in San José, Costa Rica
Costa Rica · Latin America
Monthly budget from $703 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$703
/mo
Standard
$1,277
/mo
Comfort
$2,429
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $380 | $190 | $38 | $95 | $703/mo |
| Standard | $684 | $338 | $73 | $182 | $1,277/mo |
| Comfort | $1,368 | $556 | $141 | $364 | $2,429/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Costa Rica's central hub with pura vida lifestyle, easy access to beaches, volcanoes, and cloud forests
Internet: 42 Mbps
Safety: 3.8/5
Nomad score: 3.7/5