Top expat cities

Costa Rica

San Jose

#1 Top 5 cities

San Jose is the most practical base for services, healthcare, administration, and air connections, even if it feels less relaxed than the coastal areas.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aΕΎ 28°C

Night: 14°C aΕΎ 18°C

Climate

Mild spring-like highland weather with a pronounced rainy season.

Distance to the sea

95 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Digital nomads
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • βˆ’Traffic congestion
  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Noise