Making a big move- How is quality of life in Costa Rica?

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mahter

Well, i've lived in Costa Rica most of my life, but i have also lived in NY and France. Costa Rica is much more quiet, people are not as stressed as they're in Europe and the US, the health care system is good enough, you can find everything you need and the beaches and reservations are great. The downsides are mainly really crappy streets, a lot of garbage in the street and a little too much violence in some places, but it is a nice place to live. But, i am going back to France in a few weeks to finish college

amphitryon

not much to add to AM's comments. And I do suggest you read all on his website and on others, before deciding.

There's one update that AM does not yet have (yes, it's still a proposal):

Pensionado (status):

The new immigration proposal has requirements that most would not be able to meet.
The intention is to increase the category of Pensionado from $600/month to $2000 per month required.
For Rentistas from $1000/month to $5000/month requirement.
With both of these groups at an unreasonable 500% increase, what would be the new financial requirement for Investors?

The government is saying that these numbers are â€œeasy to attainâ€. I would beg to differ!
below a site which offers good info as well

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They have a TON of awesome attractions
Zip lines
Hikes
suspension Bridges
kyaking
fishing
ATV's
and many more
there is even an active volcano that erupts every 5mins!
but... Their food is bad i ate some pizza there and had diarea and threw up alot
very very very very poor economy a lot of stray dogs (1 in 3 have rabies) rip off stuff, they had a magnet in a souvoneer shop for 10 BUCKS!!! a lot of thiefs crappy run down moble homes for shelter
hobos everywhere!!!!
DONT MOVE THERE!

CostaRicaBlogger.com

A M

I would definitely recommend visiting ... Costa Rica should be on anybody's short list of places to see.

As for moving to Costa Rica, you should spend time in-country and do allot of research prior to making this a serious consideration (ie: residency requirements, cost of living based on your needs/wants, etc., etc.).

If you really want to experience Costa Rica I recommend spending two weeks exploring. Depending on your travel style you can spend very little by using reliable public transportation and inexpensive hotels/hostels -or- join some of the many pre-planned tour experiences with your choice of travel and hotel options. But there is no amount of time you can spend in Costa Rica that will completely prepare you for an actual relocation.

Reality is its own animal.

In my time living full-time in Costa Rica I can share three realized truths:

1. Urban Costa Rica is best enjoyed when somebody else does the driving.

2. Personal security is an issue even in the "Switzerland of Central America" (who keeps saying that anyway?! ;o)

3. Learn to enjoy the differences instead of getting frustrated by them (this requires constant self-reminders).

It took me approximately 6 months to realize this really was my home and I am more comfortable by the day.

Having moved here as an non-Spanish (English) speaking, full-time single parent with an non-Spanish speaking 9 year old, ... I like to think of myself as being proof positive anybody can do it!

I have been documenting the experience for the benefit of others via my site Costa Rica Blogger (http://www.CostaRicaBlogger.com).

You are cordially invited to review its content for all sorts of REAL, Honest, Unbiased information.

Â¡Pura ReubicaciÃ³n!

-Bill

Frightened Mom

It will be nice, warm, quiet, calm, peaceful and good I am sure. Reading and research only makes you confused. Unless you experience and try it for yourselves, there is no good way to go. I would die to go live there.

AttorneyKearney

The quality of life is great and more upscale than what you might expect, there are also some poor areas like everywhere else.
Many people from the States, Canada and Europe are moving here because of the climate which is excellent most of the year, others like the peaceful and kickback attitude in general, others come here for the green mountains and beautiful views, still many come because of lower cost of living and the higher standards of education, lower and excellent medical care, friendly people, many more reasons .........
I have lived here for about 22 years and still love it very much.
If you would like more information check our website and blog.

Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson.

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