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are in the range of US$1750 to US$2750 depending on your rent and food cost and now we must add entertainment (usually many restaurant and bar choices at the beaches), transportation costs, Medical/Dental costs from either a Health Plan or setting aside money to cover those needs when they arise. So, we are basically looking at monthly costs that can range from US$3000 to 3800. Again, many factors come into play including your age and health and if you are living for a short period of time or part of the year or perhaps you are here under the new Digital Nomad designation and take advantage of the health insurance offered or if you have applied and received your temporary or permanent residency status under one of the various qualifying methods available which would give you access to the universal CAJA (Government Health System) health facilities, services and prescription drugs for a monthly cost which is based on a percentage of your monthly income. Private health care is available, and it is of excellent quality and can cost from 30% to 50% less than you would pay in the USA for similar health care services. So, while Costa Rica does not offer the lowest Cost of Living in Latin America it does without a doubt, offer you the Best Quality of Life for the buck!

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