Student city guide
Study in Turrialba
This guide explains student life in Turrialba, Costa Rica, including an estimated monthly student budget of $505, Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and a distinct, heavy rainy season., Provisional Student Visa (Visa Provisional de Estudiante) guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for Costa Rica below.
Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $505
- Climate
- Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and a distinct, heavy rainy season.
- Safety score
- 70/100
- English friendliness
- 40%
- Student visa
- Provisional Student Visa (Visa Provisional de Estudiante)
- Work while studying
- International students are not permitted to work while studying in Costa Rica.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$250
- Food$175
- Transport$30
- Leisure$50
Rent is for aroom in CATIE's on-campus student residences, which includes electricity, water, trash collection, security, and internet.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Home to CATIE, a world-renowned tropical agriculture and environmental research center
- Highly affordable student housing and overall cost of living
- Surrounded by lush nature, rivers, and mountains ideal for outdoor enthusiasts
Considerations
- Limited English spoken outside of the university campus
- Fewer urban amenities and entertainment options compared to San José
- Heavy and frequent rainfall during the wet season
Student housing in Turrialba
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