Lisbon vs San José (Costa Rica) for remote workers
San José (Costa Rica) is about 31% cheaper than Lisbon ($1,550 vs $2,245 a month). Lisbon has faster typical internet.
| 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇨🇷 San José (Costa Rica) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $2,245 | $1,550 |
| Rent (1BR) | $1,500 | $900 |
| Food | $500 | $450 |
| Coworking | $200 | $150 |
| Transport | $45 | $50 |
| Internet | 150 Mbps | 90 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Language | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Lisbon and San José (Costa Rica) → | |
| Nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (D8) | Digital Nomad Visa (Rentista Digital) |