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Almaty or San José
Comprehensive comparison between Almaty (Kazakhstan) and San José (Costa Rica). Analyze differences in purchasing power, housing, safety, and visas to make your next move.
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Based on 2026 cost of living data, Almaty is more affordable than San José. Almaty has a cost rating of 30/100, while San José has a cost rating of 50/100.
In terms of safety, Almaty ranks higher with a safety score of 84/100, compared to San José at 76/100. Almaty's safety score is 84/100 and San José's safety score is 76/100.
Average rent in Almaty is typically €400 - €700 per month, whereas typical rent in San José averages €650 - €1,000 per month.
For Almaty, the visa process is rated as: Neo Nomad Digital Visa & 30-Day Visa-Free (Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa allows non-Kazakh remote workers to reside up to 1 year (~$3k/mo income proof), alongside 30-day visa-free entry.). For San José, the process is rated as: Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa (Estancia) (Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad Visa offers 1 year (renewable for 2) with full income tax exemption and duty-free import of work equipment.).