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Cities/San Jose

San Jose

Costa Rica

Costa Rica's central valley capital surrounded by volcanoes, serving as a gateway to the country's incredible biodiversity, cloud forests, and Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

Population: 334K
Avg Income: $ 21K/yr
Avg. Temp: 21°C
Area: 45 km²
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34
Affordable

#145 of 250

32% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 298

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 646

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 122

per month

Restaurants

$ 214

per month

Transportation

$ 82

per month

Utilities

$ 127

per month

Entertainment

$ 75

per month

Healthcare

$ 11

per month

Clothing

$ 20

per month