Melbourne vs San José (Costa Rica) for remote workers
San José (Costa Rica) is about 43% cheaper than Melbourne ($1,550 vs $2,710 a month). San José (Costa Rica) has faster typical internet.
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 🇨🇷 San José (Costa Rica) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $2,710 | $1,550 |
| Rent (1BR) | $1,800 | $900 |
| Food | $550 | $450 |
| Coworking | $250 | $150 |
| Transport | $110 | $50 |
| Internet | 60 Mbps | 90 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Language | English | Spanish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Melbourne and San José (Costa Rica) → | |
| Nomad visa | None | Digital Nomad Visa (Rentista Digital) |