What does groceries cost in San Jose?

Basic groceries in San Jose cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($2), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($3), chicken breast (1kg) ($7), apples (1kg) ($4), bananas (1kg) ($2).

What does dining out cost in San Jose?

Dining out in San Jose: inexpensive meal ($11), mid-range restaurant meal ($57), local beer ($3), coffee ($5).

What does housing cost in San Jose?

Average monthly rent in San Jose: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($854), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($498), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($1278), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($843).

What does transportation cost in San Jose?

Transportation costs in San Jose: public transport ticket ($1.00), monthly transport pass ($45.70), taxi starting fare ($1.85), gasoline per liter ($1.43).

What does utilities cost in San Jose?

Monthly utilities in San Jose: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($90), mobile phone plan ($25), internet ($45).

What does entertainment cost in San Jose?

Entertainment costs in San Jose: gym membership ($70), movie ticket ($12), theater ticket ($30).

What does personal care cost in San Jose?

Personal care items in San Jose: deodorant ($6), shampoo ($7), toothpaste ($4), haircut ($18).

What does clothing cost in San Jose?

Clothing prices in San Jose: jeans ($62), dress ($47), sneakers ($122), leather shoes ($106).

What does healthcare cost in San Jose?

Healthcare costs in San Jose: cold medicine ($6), antibiotics ($18), doctor visit ($68).

What does education cost in San Jose?

Education costs in San Jose: preschool (monthly) ($606), international school (monthly) ($12706).

What does other expenses cost in San Jose?

Costs in San Jose include: averageSalary ($996), tablet ($657), tv ($323), microwave ($132), laundryDetergent ($8).

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Costa Rica

San Jose

San Jose Province

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City Guide

342,188 people • 9:11 PM

Lifestyle

Coffee Culture

Excellent

Food Scene

Good

Nightlife

Good

Street Cleanliness

Limited

Work

Power Reliability

Excellent

Coworking

Good

Work Cafés

Good

Nature

Nearby Mountains

Green Spaces

Good

Community

Nomad Community

Good

Cost of Living

Total

$2,433

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$303

Food Outside

$479

Base Cost

$136

Sources

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Weather

01/04/2026

Air Quality

Good

22/500

Forecast

⛈️

30°C

20°C

Feels like: 32°C

Monthly Weather Trends

Monthly Air Quality

WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

156.42 Mbps

Max

217.63 Mbps

Min

38.80 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

113.96 Mbps

Max

211.21 Mbps

Min

4.14 Mbps

Latency

8 ms

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Safety

5/10 - Moderate

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Unsafe

Safety Index

Moderate

Crime Index

Moderate

Mobility

Walkability

Excellent

Public Transit

Excellent

Bikeability

Bad

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