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San José Trip Cost Calculator 2026
🇨🇷 Costa Rica · per person, flights excluded, mid-range stay · Updated October 2026
| Item | CRC | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (3 nights · mid-range hotel) | ₡ 115,875 | $253 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | ₡ 100,000 | $219 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | ₡ 18,800 | $41.1 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | ₡ 28,000 | $61.2 |
| Sights & tickets | ₡ 51,000 | $111 |
| SIM | ₡ 8,000 | $17.5 |
| Buffer (10%) | ₡ 32,168 | $70.3 |
| Total (per person) | ₡ 353,843 | $773 |
| Item | CRC | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (4 nights · mid-range hotel) | ₡ 154,500 | $338 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | ₡ 125,000 | $273 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | ₡ 23,500 | $51.4 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | ₡ 35,000 | $76.5 |
| Sights & tickets | ₡ 58,000 | $127 |
| SIM | ₡ 8,000 | $17.5 |
| Buffer (10%) | ₡ 40,400 | $88.3 |
| Total (per person) | ₡ 444,400 | $971 |
| Item | CRC | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (6 nights · mid-range hotel) | ₡ 231,750 | $507 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | ₡ 175,000 | $383 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | ₡ 32,900 | $71.9 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | ₡ 49,000 | $107 |
| Sights & tickets | ₡ 72,000 | $157 |
| SIM | ₡ 8,000 | $17.5 |
| Buffer (10%) | ₡ 56,865 | $124 |
| Total (per person) | ₡ 625,515 | $1,367 |
| Item | CRC | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (1-month studio rental) | ₡ 849,750 | $1,857 |
| Food (2 local meals/day + 3 dinners out/week) | ₡ 492,857 | $1,077 |
| Cafés & snacks | ₡ 87,000 | $190 |
| Transport (transit + 4 taxi rides/week) | ₡ 90,000 | $197 |
| SIM (30 days) | ₡ 24,000 | $52.5 |
| Laundry & living | ₡ 46,429 | $101 |
| Sights & activities | ₡ 88,000 | $192 |
| Buffer (10%) | ₡ 167,804 | $367 |
| Total (per person) | ₡ 1,845,839 | $4,035 |
Reference prices blend public data with traveler reports. Hostels, local eateries and transit can cut this by 30–40%.
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FAQ
How much does a 4-day trip to San José cost?
About $773 per person with a mid-range hotel, flights excluded. Hostels and local eateries cut it by 30–40%.
What is a one-week budget for San José?
About $1,367 per person — roughly $195 a day.
How much is a month in San José?
About $4,035 including a short-term studio rental and living costs.
How do I track what I actually spend?
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