#36 city for luxury nomads
San José
Costa Rica
San José at a glance
The metrics that matter to a luxury remote worker — connectivity, safety, cost, and tax.
Internet
70 Mbps
Workable
Safety
72/100
Good
Walkability
45/100
Limited
Cost / month
$7k
Premium lifestyle
Income tax
0%
Tax-friendly
Nomad visa
Yes
Remote-work visa
Avg temp
23°C
Temperate
English
Moderate
Spoken level
Air quality
30 AQI
Clean
Buying property in Costa Rica
What a foreigner can do — own, finance, and turn a purchase into residency.
Foreign ownership
Open to foreigners
Mortgage (non-resident)
Limited
Possible but harder for non-residents
Residency by property
Residency from $150k
Investor residency via real estate ≥ $150k
Property, mortgage and visa rules change often and vary by nationality — figures are indicative. Verify with a licensed local specialist before acting.