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T he Cost of Living in Costa Rica

By Hernan A. Carazo tourrificticotours@gmail.com

There are many reasons that make moving to Costa Rica a very attractive proposition and one of the most often asked questions is what the Cost of Living is.

T his is a very good question be cause no matter how attractive a country is, before you take the big step to move here 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 desti nations for retirees, and for other still young singles and families looking for a new 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 re

sults and for good reasons! The great weather, awesome scenery, variety of unforgettable tourist attractions and the general good Pura Vida vibes that are found here. When you add in the excel lent health care available (ranked just below Canada and above the USA), the absence of an army, the stable demo cratic government for the last 74 years, the reliable power grid, the potable wa ter throughout the country, the ample availability of healthy food, the near ness to the USA and so many more rea sons, 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 now going back to the question of what the Cost of Living in Costa Rica is, that is a question with a myriad of an swers. I believe the question really asks and means many things. It is more like

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