Costa Rica Real Estate Magazine

T his is a very good question because no matter how attractive a country is, before you take the big step to move there it is very important to know that you can afford the lifestyle you are dreaming of. Naturally Costa Rica is one of the most desired destinations for retirees, and for other still young singles and families looking for a new and better place to call home. Costa Rica continually tops the lists of “Best Places to Retire” and “Best Places for Expats.” As well as the Happiest Countries results and for good reasons! The great weather, awesome scenery, variety of unforgettable natural attractions and the generally good Pura Vida vibes that are found here. When

you add in the excellent health care available (ranked just below Canada and above the USA according to WHO), the absence of an army, the stable democratic government for the last 74 years, the usually reliable power grid, the potable water throughout the country, the ample availability of healthy food, the nearness to the USA and so many more reasons, make the appeal of moving here extremely enticing. If we add to that the heightened effects of climate change in the Northern Latitudes and the fact that you are immediately allowed to own real estate or a business as a foreigner, then it makes a lot of sense to consider moving to Costa Rica.

So, returning to the question of what the Cost of Living in Costa Rica is, that is a question with a myriad of answers. I believe the question really asks and means many things. It is more like what is the Cost of Living in Costa Rica that will let me live the dream lifestyle I desire but for some on a limited monthly income such as a SSA pension it is more of a question of being affordable within that set monthly amount. You can live a modest but adequate lifestyle in Costa Rica if you have a US$1000 per month income but depending on your lifestyle requirements you could easily be spending as much as US$8,000 per month. It all comes down to your personal choices and expectations and

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