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  • July 3, 2011 at 5:54 PM #18912
    Sly
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    I read many stories about the very low cost living in Costa Rica, however it seems the articles are written by someone that is selling something, thus will not give you an honest view of living in Costa Rica or other counties.

    Any first hand reports on living in Costa Rica, including living conditions, cost of living, culture shock etc.

    July 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM #707169
    bluehairdave
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    my biz partner lives in Costa Rica. It hasnt been cheap in about 7 years. It used to be. You can live in a nice climate similar to San Diego but with more rain if you live inland near the capital but its a city. Living near the beach is almost as pricey as here. The further out of town the cheaper it is. Electricity and internet are spotty and go in and out even on a daily basis.

    Medical care is top notch and extremely cheap compared to the U.S. There are also healthcare plans you can get as an Expat to make it even cheaper. Weather is incredible expect during Fall when its the rainy season and it rains much of if not most of the time on and off. Locals are usually well educated and have a higher literacy rate than the U.S. and mostly friendly but you can run into trouble if you meet the wrong people and you may find yourself on your own without help from the lawmen.

    If your looking for low cost living most people have to go to Panama, Nicaragua etc now.. Costa Rica’s cheap days are well over and done.

    July 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM #707265
    bluehairdave
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    my biz partner lives in Costa Rica. It hasnt been cheap in about 7 years. It used to be. You can live in a nice climate similar to San Diego but with more rain if you live inland near the capital but its a city. Living near the beach is almost as pricey as here. The further out of town the cheaper it is. Electricity and internet are spotty and go in and out even on a daily basis.

    Medical care is top notch and extremely cheap compared to the U.S. There are also healthcare plans you can get as an Expat to make it even cheaper. Weather is incredible expect during Fall when its the rainy season and it rains much of if not most of the time on and off. Locals are usually well educated and have a higher literacy rate than the U.S. and mostly friendly but you can run into trouble if you meet the wrong people and you may find yourself on your own without help from the lawmen.

    If your looking for low cost living most people have to go to Panama, Nicaragua etc now.. Costa Rica’s cheap days are well over and done.

    July 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM #707866
    bluehairdave
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    my biz partner lives in Costa Rica. It hasnt been cheap in about 7 years. It used to be. You can live in a nice climate similar to San Diego but with more rain if you live inland near the capital but its a city. Living near the beach is almost as pricey as here. The further out of town the cheaper it is. Electricity and internet are spotty and go in and out even on a daily basis.

    Medical care is top notch and extremely cheap compared to the U.S. There are also healthcare plans you can get as an Expat to make it even cheaper. Weather is incredible expect during Fall when its the rainy season and it rains much of if not most of the time on and off. Locals are usually well educated and have a higher literacy rate than the U.S. and mostly friendly but you can run into trouble if you meet the wrong people and you may find yourself on your own without help from the lawmen.

    If your looking for low cost living most people have to go to Panama, Nicaragua etc now.. Costa Rica’s cheap days are well over and done.

    July 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM #708018
    bluehairdave
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    my biz partner lives in Costa Rica. It hasnt been cheap in about 7 years. It used to be. You can live in a nice climate similar to San Diego but with more rain if you live inland near the capital but its a city. Living near the beach is almost as pricey as here. The further out of town the cheaper it is. Electricity and internet are spotty and go in and out even on a daily basis.

    Medical care is top notch and extremely cheap compared to the U.S. There are also healthcare plans you can get as an Expat to make it even cheaper. Weather is incredible expect during Fall when its the rainy season and it rains much of if not most of the time on and off. Locals are usually well educated and have a higher literacy rate than the U.S. and mostly friendly but you can run into trouble if you meet the wrong people and you may find yourself on your own without help from the lawmen.

    If your looking for low cost living most people have to go to Panama, Nicaragua etc now.. Costa Rica’s cheap days are well over and done.

    July 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM #708381
    bluehairdave
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    my biz partner lives in Costa Rica. It hasnt been cheap in about 7 years. It used to be. You can live in a nice climate similar to San Diego but with more rain if you live inland near the capital but its a city. Living near the beach is almost as pricey as here. The further out of town the cheaper it is. Electricity and internet are spotty and go in and out even on a daily basis.

    Medical care is top notch and extremely cheap compared to the U.S. There are also healthcare plans you can get as an Expat to make it even cheaper. Weather is incredible expect during Fall when its the rainy season and it rains much of if not most of the time on and off. Locals are usually well educated and have a higher literacy rate than the U.S. and mostly friendly but you can run into trouble if you meet the wrong people and you may find yourself on your own without help from the lawmen.

    If your looking for low cost living most people have to go to Panama, Nicaragua etc now.. Costa Rica’s cheap days are well over and done.

    July 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM #707204
    scaredyclassic
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    I think Cambodia Is good for low cost living. But a little crazy.

    July 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM #707300
    scaredyclassic
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    I think Cambodia Is good for low cost living. But a little crazy.

    July 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM #707901
    scaredyclassic
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    I think Cambodia Is good for low cost living. But a little crazy.

    July 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM #708053
    scaredyclassic
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    I think Cambodia Is good for low cost living. But a little crazy.

    July 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM #708416
    scaredyclassic
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    I think Cambodia Is good for low cost living. But a little crazy.

    July 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM #707214
    Happs
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    Great video for those thinking about moving to Nicaragua or any second or third world country. Excellent points to consider:

    July 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM #707310
    Happs
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    Great video for those thinking about moving to Nicaragua or any second or third world country. Excellent points to consider:

    July 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM #707911
    Happs
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    Great video for those thinking about moving to Nicaragua or any second or third world country. Excellent points to consider:

    July 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM #708063
    Happs
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    Great video for those thinking about moving to Nicaragua or any second or third world country. Excellent points to consider:

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