Costa Rica
San José
#1 Top 5 cities
San Jose is the most practical base for services, healthcare, administration, and air connections, even if it feels less relaxed than the coastal areas.
Country overview
Population
335 007
Year-round temperatures
Day: 24°C až 28°C
Night: 14°C až 18°C
Climate
Mild spring-like highland weather with a pronounced rainy season.
Distance to the sea
95 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
4/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
6/10
San Jose has increasing gang-related violence alongside theft, mugging and armed robbery; risk varies strongly by neighborhood, and secure transport plus caution after dark are important.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
San Jose faces significant earthquake, volcanic-ash, urban-flood and landslide risk; dense development increases exposure, though national emergency capacity improves resilience.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇨🇦Canadians
- 🇪🇸Spanish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +Wide housing options
- +Good transport links
Cons
- −Traffic congestion
- −Higher living costs
- −Noise