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Cebu or San José
Comprehensive comparison between Cebu (Philippines) 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, Cebu is more affordable than San José. Cebu has a cost rating of 26/100, while San José has a cost rating of 50/100.
In terms of safety, San José ranks higher with a safety score of 76/100, compared to Cebu at 76/100. Cebu's safety score is 76/100 and San José's safety score is 76/100.
Average rent in Cebu is typically €300 - €550 per month, whereas typical rent in San José averages €650 - €1,000 per month.
For Cebu, the visa process is rated as: Philippine Digital Nomad Visa & SRRV Retirement (The Philippine Digital Nomad Visa grants remote professionals 1-year renewable stay, alongside the popular SRRV retirement visa (age 50+).). 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.).