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San José or San Sebastián
Comprehensive comparison between San José (Costa Rica) and San Sebastián (Spain). 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, San José is more affordable than San Sebastián. San José has a cost rating of 50/100, while San Sebastián has a cost rating of 58/100.
In terms of safety, San Sebastián ranks higher with a safety score of 76/100, compared to San José at 90/100. San José's safety score is 76/100 and San Sebastián's safety score is 90/100.
Average rent in San José is typically €650 - €1,000 per month, whereas typical rent in San Sebastián averages €800 - €1,200 per month.
For San José, the visa 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.). For San Sebastián, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa & EU Freedom (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax benefits.).