San Juan
San José, Costa Rica
Image source: © OpenStreetMap contributors
About San Juan
district in Tibás canton, San José province, Costa Rica
Data fetched: Nov 7, 2025
Nearest Airports to San Juan
Showing 1 of 20 nearest airport(s)
Note: Distances are calculated from the city center. Actual travel time may vary based on your location within the city.
Cost of Living & Metrics for: San Juan, San José, Costa Rica
Metrics last updated: 20/11/2025 @ 14:09
📚 education
International School Cost (Annual)
$8000
International Schools Available
Number of International Schools
3 number
Public Education Quality
Good
💼 employment
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
450000 CRC
Mortgage Interest Rate (%) - 20 Year Fixed
10%
🌍 environment
Air Quality Index (AQI)
40 number
Seasonal Climate Profile
Tropical
👨👩👧👦 family
Childcare Available
Childcare Cost (Monthly)
300
Family Friendliness Score
75%
🍔 food drinks
Bread (Loaf)
1200 CRC
Cappuccino
1400 CRC
Domestic Beer
1500 CRC
Eggs (Dozen)
1500 CRC
Imported Beer
2000 CRC
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant
5000 CRC
3 more metrics available, plus historical data and detailed breakdowns
🏥 healthcare
Health Insurance Cost (Monthly for Expats)
150
Healthcare Quality Index
70 number
🏠 housing
1 Bedroom Apartment Rent (Monthly)
300000 CRC
2 Bedroom Apartment Rent (Monthly)
400000 CRC
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Monthly)
600000 CRC
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside Centre (Monthly)
450000 CRC
Property Price per Square Meter (City Centre)
1200000 CRC
Property Price per Square Meter (Outside Centre)
800000 CRC
1 more metrics available, plus historical data and detailed breakdowns
🏗️ infrastructure
Average Internet Speed (Mbps)
25 number
Hospital Available
Internet Quality
Good
Road Network Quality
Well-developed
⚖️ legal
Ease of Obtaining Residency/Citizenship
Moderate
🎯 lifestyle
Beach Nearby
Distance to Nearest Beach (km)
15 km
Expat Friendliness Score
75%
Gym Membership (Monthly)
25000 CRC
LGBTQ+ Friendliness Score
50%
Safety Rating
50
2 more metrics available, plus historical data and detailed breakdowns
🛡️ safety
Petty Crime Rate
Low
Violent Crime Rate
Moderate
🚗 transport
Bus Ticket (Single)
500 CRC
Gasoline/Petrol (1 liter)
600 CRC
Public Transport Monthly Pass
20000 CRC
Taxi (1 km, Normal Tariff)
600 CRC
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
1000 CRC
⚡ utilities
Basic Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly)
10000 CRC
Electricity (Monthly for 85m² apartment)
20000 CRC
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited Data) - Monthly
20000 CRC
Internet (Monthly)
30000 CRC
Mobile Phone - Prepaid (1 minute, local)
60 CRC
Water (Monthly for 85m² apartment)
10000 CRC
Monthly Weather Data for: San Juan, San José, Costa Rica
Avg High
25.2°C
Avg Low
18.2°C
Annual Rainfall
1985mm
Avg Daylight
12.2hrs
View detailed monthly breakdown and historical weather trends
Visa & Immigration Information for: Costa Rica
Applies to all cities in Costa Rica
Available Visa Types (19)
Visa de Residencia Permanente
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Familiar Directo de Residente
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Inversionista
Since Nov 2025
Visa Rentista
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Turista
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Refugio o Asilo
Since Nov 2025
Visa Humanitaria
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Tránsito
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Cortesía
Since Nov 2025
Visa Pensionado
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Estudiante
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Residencia Temporal
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Investigador o Académico
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Trabajo
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Casado con Ciudadano(a)
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Trabajador Especializado
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Religioso
Since Nov 2025
Visa de Periodista
Since Nov 2025
Visado de Teletrabajo o Nómada Digital
Since Nov 2025
View detailed requirements, income thresholds, application processes, and historical changes for all visa types