Workation comparison
San Jose or Tamarindo?
Climate, cost, internet and time difference side by side. The better number is marked; what matters to you is your call.
The numbers
| Criterion | San Jose | Tamarindo |
|---|---|---|
| Workation score | 68/100 | 70/100 |
| Internet avg. | 55 Mbit/s | 35 Mbit/s |
| Living & rent / month | ~1,500 €estimated | ~1,500 €estimated |
| Time difference to Berlin | −8 h | −8 h |
| Flight from Germany | 12:35 hfrom FRA | 13:30 hfrom FRA |
| Sunny days a year | 245 | 250 |
| Safety | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| English in daily life | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Coworking spaces | 15 | 5 |
| Entry | 180 days visa-free | 180 days visa-free |
| EU roaming | no | no |
San Jose leads in 3 criteria, Tamarindo in 2.
Climate through the year
Average temperature per month (daily mean). Daytime highs are usually a few degrees warmer.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
San Jose
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
24
24
Tamarindo
27
28
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
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San Jose und Tamarindo goes head to head on March 24.
Three places a week as reels, a head-to-head every Wednesday, a data sheet every Saturday. Same numbers as on this page.
Data: WorkationBase, as of 04/2026. Sources and details on each destination page.
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