Costa Rica Questions
How much spending money should I bring with me to Costa Rica?
The amount of spending money you will need is very subjective. It will depend on how much you intend to travel, and the lifestyle you intend to lead. Volunteers living in or frequenting urban areas will probably spend more money than volunteers in rural areas who spend most weekends in their host community. Costa Rica is not as inexpensive as some other countries in Central/South America. Your room and board (daily meals) are provided by your host community, so your bare necessities are covered by uVolunteer. You will need some spending money for personal costs such as communication with home, social activities, and paying for up-front medical expenses. Previous volunteers have been known to spend between $50 and $150 per weekend while in Costa Rica.
To give you a fair estimate on costs, a typical lunch costs around $5 at an affordable restaurant or up to $15 at a nicer establishment. Beer or mixed drinks run about $2.00 per at a typical bar or restaurant, and up to twice as much at a nicer hotel or high-end eatery. Taxi fares are very affordable compared to U.S. cities. A short trip (2-3km) within San Jose or at a beach town where taxis are prevalent costs around $2.
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