How I Moved to Costa Rica & What I Wish I Did Differently
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- Some of you have asked how I ended up in Costa Rica... here are the steps I took to make the move to Costa Rica before, after, and a few things I wish I had done differently!
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I moved to Costa Rica from San Diego 8 years ago. I am retired military and later sold my small business to put things in order to make this transition with clarity. Never had been to CR, but the adventure of taking this new direction was something that made me feel totally alive. My family was very supportive in my decision and we have all worked toward supporting my decision. I met the love of my life (a professor at the National University of CR) When I made the decision to move here, I did not have all the details...and then...the magic presented itself. No regrets...I love my life here.
What a great story! Thank you for sharing Jim!
That's awesome! Congrats and thank you for your service. Your story is inspiring 🙏
So you married a CR to get in?
I’m 29 year old female that is going through a break up and clueless on what to do since I live with him and I need to leave. US is sooo expensive rn and I just don’t see where to go. I’ve always wanted to visit Costa Rica, it seems like a very slow pace place to live where people really enjoy the present. I would love to get in touch with you to get more info as a single female. Thank You for this video !
Hello! Yes! please send me an email sarah@lasarahelena.com
So envious of this. Good luck to you!
Hi Sarah! I'm glad you decided to come to my beautiful country. I consider you as costarrican as well, this is the way we costarricans are :-) I'm curious what do you do for living here? What area are you living? I live in Heredia and I love it :-)
Do sitizens of USA need a visa to go to Costa Rica? What about green card holders? What state you moved from?
Hello! US Citizens upon entry to Costa Rica will automatically get a tourist visa. But just make sure that your insurance and return flight match the duration of the visa that you want. You will get a maximum of 90 days.
For green card holders from the USA, I did read that you can enter in Costa Rica and get a tourist visa. Just make sure to bring the Green Card and passport. But also, double check with the Costa Rican embassy before booking!
I moved from Virginia.
@@SarahElenaDesignsLife cool! We definitely check it out the CR before make a decision as we have 2 kids 7 years old and infant but we tired if nonsense that going on in USA and the reason its so close to Florida where is my ex husband lives that he can still see our son. We used to live in several states and can't find the right place for our family that make sense. What about malls and Amazon delivery? Where to buy furniture and close down there?
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I actually live in Costa Rica and one of the biggest advantages here is that you do not need a car. Public transportation goes everywhere. Also the rent here is low compared to the U.S. My first apartment was $160 a month in a shared living space. I recommend it but try to find a job before you come. Lots of call center jobs.
Hi Sarah! I‘be been living with the dream of Costa Rica for a while since I visited this beautiful country. My biggest concern if finding the online job to generate a steady income. Would appreciate if you would make some suggestions based on your experience.
I would lobe to hear more on this topic too! The big kicker is wondering where you're income will be coming from to sustain yourself.
How did you find the apartment?
How did u find the appartement?
I am interested to move in costa rica but i dont know anyone from costa rica.
I’m in a market to move somewhere . I’m researching various places and Costa Rica is on the list !
Brag Creek or Canmore in Alberta?
"How I made a boring video with no info at all", unless you consider the tip "if you're moving to CR make sure you tell your family and boss" useful
Hi Sarah, nice vid. I have a couple questions that you might be able to answer for me. 1) How did you find your first place to live? 2) What did you do about a vehicle? 3) Would you be willing to be a source of information or contact for people who are interested in moving to CR? 4) I will be relying on my retirement check to get me by until I settle in, then maybe find a side gig. Can I find a financial institution to transfer my retirement checks to once I arrive? Great job and good luck to you! You are a brave woman to have made such a drastic move! Hope to hear from you! Thanks! 😎
This is a wonderful and informative video, Sarah, Great job.
I'm thinking about this idea; the other countries include: Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, and Panama. I've traveled and lived around the world for the past 54 years. Hard to decide which country to retire. :)
I have spent much time in Panama. It is a country full of charm and possibilities...and civil stability. Wonderful...wonderful culture. It is true Panama offers more incentives to retired foreigners...however, it is not just about bribery to gain dollars from the north. CR is not a ripoff...any country in in the world can take advantage of your ignorance. Do your homework first and then make your best decision. Every country in this world can rip you off if you don't pursue due diligence.
I found Bali horribly touristy. I've traveled extensively thru Thailand and do love it. Just consider the expense and time in getting back home..if it's America. A 24 hour journey (that's with close connection times, not sitting in airports for endless hours which is cheaper) is a bear and cant be done on a dime for family emergencies.
I have a similar list: Costa Rica, Australia, Mexico, Greece, Portugal, Canada, Thailand. One big must have is - it must be cheaper to live there than here. Also it has to have beaches and no hard winters. Also be friendly to single female person - I hope I don’t get lonely. I’m not good w loneliness at all.
@@TODOMATIO Wow; we are similar in our thinking; I too am single looking for the beaches; warm weather and tropic regions.
Just an FYI: I'm Australian / USA citizen. Australia is beautiful for sure; but expensive. I'm from the Gold Coast in Queensland. In the States I'm from Maryland {Bethesda}.
Let's keep in touch.triplej4828@gmail.com.
i'll tell you about SE Asia, Australia and NZ.
I also own a place in Bali if you are interested in visiting there.
I'm currently living in Guatemala.
own several places in central america..and mex..low income rentals ...for expats..vietnam is the most expat friendly and industrious ...compliant ..and is great once one learns the inw and outw of daily living scammer avoidance
What a beautiful woman indeed❤3.5
great video Sarah, I admire your story about moving to Costa Rica without a real plan and that everything seems to be working out well. My wife and I are currently in our 7th year of a 5 year plan to move from Canada to Costa Rica. Lots of planning involved, lots of stumbling blocks (as we are currently building a home from 4000 miles away,) and then the pandemic..Hoping that our plan will be fully executed in March of 2021! Keep up with the great work with your youtube videos, facebook posts, etc. I will certainly be checking out your blog as well.
my wife and I are planning to go down from BC in the spring to find property! Can't wait to build and move
@@JoeNelo exciting. We are in the finishing phases of our home construction...it’s been a challenge during the pandemic but our dream home is almost ready !
@@monkeytreeliving6177 That's awesome that you are in the finishing phases though. We are looking on the N. Peninsula. Where are you guys going?
Did you find a good builder and planner?
Hey man how’s this all gone for u?
@@tobiasking5696 it's still in progress...House construction is done, and we are finally moving next month...damn pandemic
I like your presentation. You are very informative. You are a very nice young lady.
Vamos Costa Rica 🇨🇷👌
I would highly highly recommend people visit Costa Rica a few times if considering relocating. I think you can get into big trouble if you haven’t visited a number of times and gotten to know what it’s like to actually living there.
Agree Liza! It is much better visit before, at least once!
The six part series was not informative at all
Vague list with no suggestions or prices...
Sorry, also geared towards very young person
Not helpful at all. The title says "How" not "What to do". Obviously I'm going to sell my car, pay off my debts, find a place to go, and buy a plane ticket. This is very obvious information. You didn't tell me "How" to move there. Are you on a tourist visa? Did you apply for temporary residency? Where did you find the forms to apply? Where did you get your criminal background check performed? What is the paper process like? How long does getting a visa take? Should I apply for a visa before I leave the states, or do I do that once I arrive in Costa Rica?
You can check out the "how to move to costa rica video series" for pretty much all of that info. The channel covers most of those topics. Including a live interview with a residency lawyer.
@@SarahElenaDesignsLife thank you Sarah! Its currently 3:24 AM and im done with my 9-5. Inspired to move to Costa Rica!
Contact her website and for a fee, she will do basicly everything for u. Walks u through the process, has a team with people that have the info u need, can find a rental, will discuss areas to move. That’s the only way I would trust moving to another country. I’m not going to just Google info, wing it and show up..
My better half & I are currently examining Costa Rica vs Curaçao.
Have to decide by spring 2021.
Hope to speak with you soon.
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Costa Rica is very nice place to live if you have money coming in every month like a secure income . Because if you don’t have legal papers , you cannot work anywhere to get a normal jobs. Or if a company is willing to help you to get your legal working permits .this is is a big deal when you move . You need lawyers fee to process your working permit and if your investors over there . Well it’s not an issues at all
I'm curious which country did you move to?
What's in Curaçao?
Great video. For online jobs, what sites do you generally recommend that people relocating there have had success with?
Would definately be interested to know this as well! 😊
Costa Rica have tons of transnacionals such as VM Ware, Hp, Amazon, citi bank, Walmart, Bayern... Look directly into their websites. Depending in your background you could maybe find something suitable for you.
What about a truck driver?
@@cameronsingleton6067 i know transportation business is flourishing countries with huge swath of land to transport goods to and from like U.S. and Canada etc. Costa Rica is tiny country and not much construction or building going on. Only assuming!
@@cameronsingleton6067 check with international movers...i get the feeling they are getting busy
Bravo Sarah! Great information , thank you!
Ok. You are not allowed to work in CR LEGALLY if you're not a citizen. Really wish you had laid out action steps to move there. This video was fluff
You can watch the entire "how to move to Costa Rica" video series for more complete info and steps to be taken
I truly recommend to visit Costa Pobre, with its unique tibetan expatriate colony outside Asia and wonderful litle secluded beaches!!!
Thank you for watching my video & thank you for your suggestion!
And you are a great Legal Assistant and fantastic doing websites!
Hey, I'm looking to move to Costa Rica next month. Im really into foresty/jungle environments but I don't want to end up in a tourist hotspot! Where would you recommend?
I would say the south pacific. Perhaps dominical, uvita, ojochal if you like the beach. Or up the mountains a bit there for a cooler climate.
why not? i went to coco n i love it im going back to see if i can live, work etc...
I was going to move to Mexico, but there's too much corruption, and they have terrible infrastructure with respect to water/sewage treatment. It's also getting way too touristy - such a shame.
Wise decision😉
Mexico is 3 times cheaper than Costa Rica. Here in CR almost everything is expensive a car that costs 20k in the USA can cost easily 35k or 40k because of the taxes. The electronics or electric supplies are expensive. But at leats medical attention and education is cheaper in CR than in the USA.
Food is expensive , forniture,tvs, cars ,apartments and rents.
@@MandarinMaganeto I bought my car for $8K Cash 2007 Suzuki Hatchback Automatic Windows Etc. 4WD
Hi! I’ve got a question for a lawyer. I just learned Costa Rica does not have a tax treaty with Costa Rica. As I understand it and I really hope I’m wrong, is if I buy an Airbnb for example I’ll have to report my income to both Canada and Costa Rica. Double taxed. Thanks! Great content!
Hello Michele, If you would like to be connected with lawyer Andres Gomez please send an email to Support@lasarahelena.com. Best wishes in your future Costa Rican adventures!
I know its off topic... but - girl! I love your top :)
The sounds of the soul!❤🇨🇷🌊🏄♂️🌎🦥⛰️🏔🏄♂️
So - you had no job in Costa Rica and just quit your job. Most people don’t have $$ to just do that. 😊
What's up Sarah.. I'm Richard.. And I am heading to Costa Rica as soon as I can recoup what was taken last year... Anyways..I have a good friend that had property there... So if you have time please contact me... I'd like to get to know more about the transition...I have a diverse and eclectic background and if I can help you in any way...I will.. Thank you and blessings
Hi Richard! you can feel free to reach out via email at sarah@lasarahelena.com if you'd like to discuss moving here.
My gf is a Tica. She is in Florida now on a tourist visa, but she is heading back in June. I work with federal government and was thinking on quiting now and move down there with my pup. My retirement age is 56 and half but I can't afford to live in USA. The cost of housing are almost $300k for subdivision. My gf owns a house and we are planning on getting married. Should I stay or leave? I have student loans on repayment.
I'm a Costa Rican with 40 years living in the USA; retired here in the USA and I'm not planning to move back to Costa Rica. I like to drive in nice roads and see clean places; Costa Rica is too messy for me; I got used to live here in the USA; of course I live in a nice house in a good neighborhood. I would be very rich in Costa Rica if I sell everything here and live there but I live my life here; besides my wife is from WIS and she likes the cold; lol.
Nice physique. Not creeping just Saying keep up workouts
Here’s a question, which I don’t know if you mentioned in another video? Do you speak fluent Spanish? I can speak the basics in Spanish, but I would assume it would be really helpful to speak fluent Spanish, if you wanna live in Costa Rica.
Hi Jeff! Yes, I do speak fluent Spanish. I learned it here, so there is hope!
are the borders closed?
In a shipping container from Russia?
I'm an American living on the central Pacific coast near Punta Leona in a 2-room air conditioned apartment, large bathroom, wifi, cable, flat screen tv,, swimming pool, on the beach, for $250 a month!
What's your email address...I have a few questions I'd like to ask you...😊
I pay the same in guanacaste
@@faithclarke4242 Hi Faith... what's your email and I'll contact you
I can be reached at la_toya_clarke@hotmail.com... I look forward to hearing from you Stormrider😊
Caleb Mora would love details on that please
Thank you sweetie. 🙏👍👍🥰🇵🇷
Great info. Thank you so much!
How do you know where you're going I know where you're landing when you don't know anything about the place all we have is TH-cam videos about people talking about moving down there but don't give us any information no kidding no where you're going no kidding most people end up at an airport so how do you know where you're going after that how do you look into this stuff Realtors want to sell your property you know some people say don't buy property some people say buy it start a business buy a business you know if you have $1,500 a month coming in you ain't buying a business down there how much does it cost for 5 acres of land talk about that stuff how much does it cost for an acre of land and where is it and you know I mean help us out here
This was quite helpful. Thank you!
I'm so glad!
Awesome!
Good info im considering a few places
I am glad you found this video helpful!
Where do we buy travelers insurance
Hi there! Would you be able to guide me. I am looking to move to Costa Rica within the next month or so, but will be a solo traveller and wanted to understand what area is best to relocate to first. Could you help me with this please?
Hello Nicole , Thank you for your inquiry. Here's my website www.lasarahelena.com/ feel free to book a call :)
You have Beautiful Eyes :)
I plan to leave the US in 6 years to live in Costa Rica. I’m excited
I'm excited for you!
I am interested to move in costa rica but i want to more about it.
contact us!
Do you need to shut down your bank accounts in the US and open accounts in Costa Rica? I wonder if there are US banks there or if I would be able to access my money from the US? Also speaking of money, do they use US dollar bills there or do they have a different currency, or both?
Hi Chelsie! In CR you can use both, US dollars or colones ;) You can open a bank account in Costa Rica, you can use an ATM to withdraw money from your bank... plenty options. You could ask in a Facebook group like this: facebook.com/groups/movetocostarica or this facebook.com/groups/114368828959992 and check what people is doing and decide whats is best for you :)
@@SarahElenaDesignsLife sweet! Thanks for the reply!
You are very awesome! Let me know if you ever come to Puerto Viejo.
Thank you! Will do!
hi am very interested in moving to costa Rica pls help
Great! You can check out the rest of the channel or set up a call via my website if you will be moving and know you need assistance. www.lasarahelena.com
are borders open?/ how is it living there in covid times? Also what are good sites to look for accommodations and long stays before I arrive?
For long term rentals, I have two videos which explain overall how to find those! They are on the channel to check out!
Borders are open, and it's been fine living here where we are. Overall most of what we do is outside, everyone is pleasant, and no one is arguing.
What I would like to know is if it’s wheelchair accessible?
Hi Osuns! :) I think you will find this article very useful! gowheeltheworld.com/es/2019/07/29/costa-rica-wheelchair-accessible/ ;)
@@SarahElenaDesignsLife this was great
Hi Sarah, I visited CR in March last year, love the country. I did a lot of exploring and I am going back in Guanacaste November to do some more exploring. Would love to move there eventually! Question, what kind of jobs can you get there and what does it take to get a work permit or is it all under the table. Speak decent Spanish, Swedish in addition to English?
Sarah, I'm moving to Costa Rica on the 26th and am basically doing it without much of a plan....is it possible to connect??
Beautiful video,nice job👍
If I got a buck for every time you say "do your research" whatever you think that means, I'd be able to spend about 2 weeks in San Joe's. Another speak a lot, say little ytuber hoping to make $ off the herd.
I’ve been wanting to move to Costa Rica for 2 years now, if anyone wants to give me some extra tips I would really appreciate it!!
It’s been two years.. what are the job opportunities lookin like down there right now?
I’ve heard so many horror stories about crimes against foreigners, like home invasions, mugging, car jacking etc… Is it really that dangerous?
Depend of the area, but there are plenty safe ones! ;)
That stuff happens in the usa too
I live near Philadelphia and the crime in that city is like 100 times higher than Costa Rica. Any city in the USA is more dangerous thatn Costa Rica.
Anywhere you go you have to be careful.
Good stuff
Hey Sarah !! What city are you in? I’m moving to San José in July !
Thank you for your insight and advice on making the move to 🇨🇷 Costa Rica! I plan to make the move in 1 year ✌️
Best of luck!
I am planning on moving there...my income is $1600 a month, no financial responsibilities. My only concern is my two dogs.
Are you wondering how to bring them or if they will acclimate OK here?
@@SarahElenaDesignsLife I just would need to find a place before I got there. I worry about them in a plane too.
@@mtarmygrd when are you coming? Have you looked at some rental groups? I have a recent live video on how to look for rentals here.
@@SarahElenaDesignsLife I am just waiting until the travel ban is lifted and should be good to go. I will check out your video. Thanks
I am also a disabled veteran and my only insurance is through the VA and my medications go through the mail. I have been trying to figure out if I could get them in the mail.
Do you know Spanish?
Yes I do!
Awesome, I’ve been thinking I should learn some Spanish before moving.
Hi Sarah. What kind of residency did you get?
My first choice was Uruguay, gorgeous county. The streets are immaculate, you would think you're living in Holland.
Then God moved me to Costa Rica. He knows better
Uruguay is too far south. Winter is summer and summer is winter...Xmas at 90F?
Very helpful video! Thank you! 👍🏻
Hey Sarah.... is there alot of people that you're seeing who are in the works or have moved to Costa Rica? how many?
Hi Sarah, thinking of moving from California to Costa Rica when wife and I retire in the near future and will have pensions and social security income. Can you buy a nice house for around $300-400K near the beach on the pacific side? We are very active and love to mountain bike and hike, thank you!
@Temple U Lanternfly Squishers hey simp can i come by and live with you guys for awhile so i can be sure I like it there
@Temple U Lanternfly Squishers thats why your shrimp cant do the job, step aside shrimp
@Temple U Lanternfly Squishers tell me more shrimp
What area did you live in and is it good for families?
I've lived in a lot of different areas. Uvita is one I lived in that is great for families! On the south pacific side
@@SarahElenaDesignsLife I'll visit there first. On my visit. Thanks again!
Should I bring my car?
I wouldn't recommend it because import taxes are 50%-75% on what they decide is the value of your vehicle!
@@SarahElenaDesignsLife Oh wow 😳 thanks!
were talking about gong to austrailia or there
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Thank you Sarah! 🤍
Hi! If someone diferent nationality wants to move to Costa Rica, has to buy a return ticket or one way would be enough?
You will need to show proof of leaving. But you can purchase a ticket thay is 24 hour cancelation before you leave to come to costa rica and then just remember to cancel it so you are not actually charged
.....Some people say Panama is better.....cheaper....less visa problems...etc....
Okay so you didn't do any research but you're not telling us how to do it you're giving us general no when you get here you know Facebook stuff well what the heck does that even mean you know I mean Facebook stuff what does that even mean how do you do that and what are you looking for when you don't know what you're looking for... you know all the stuff you are telling us you didn't do and you wish you did explain to us in great detail how all that happened and what we should do and how to do it I'm not a travel agent I don't know this stuff you lived it so you'd be a pretty good person to talk to about it but you're choosing not to tell us for some apparent reason like it's a big secret you're keeping
Whoa now, shes just telling us her experiance. No need to jump down her throat, just do your own research or kindly ask a specific question. Shes doing us a service by sharing with us her own experience. Good luck with your search!
@Stephen Salvia Well said!
Contact her website and she and her team will do everything for u, from finding a rental, to discussing an area u may be interested in, ur budget, will u need a car, they get u settled in, then u can contact her anytime with questions when u get there. It’s 1,500 I think. Seems well worth it. I would just Google info to another country and show up, trying to wing it
Yup "we" got to work this out lol
har har ...robo post...
Hello, love .
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Love it!!
Came to research living in Costa Rica, ended up falling in love 🙏
Me too brother...no regrets whats-so-ever.
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I’m moving to Costa Rica myself in February! You’re very beautiful maybe I’ll run into ya someday hah ;)
How do we get ahold of you for future reference? My family and I are planning a move to Costa Rica, and are just starting our journey! Biggest question is how did you find online work?!
You can send me an email or book a call on my website :) sarah@lasarahelena.com
If you need a boyfriend let me know. I can start whenever. Haha 😊
😂 Thank you
My question is ? Are you single 😁😍 yes you are gorgeous .
Women always have a landing point landing spot always have the landing spot it's amazing men are willing to take women in at the drop of a hat men on the other hand you know we give up a situation we're living in and then we go to homelessness basically unless we go high income and I don't period. So it's kind of like women always have an asset that everybody else wants and they have no problem just getting dudes to let them in you know what I mean no problem....
I'd like to hear somebody talk about reality you know somebody that doesn't have a high income it doesn't have so many it's going to pay their way once they get there and all this other stuff like to have somebody talk about those people people like 80% of us or at least the men's side of it you know and don't have anybody to go to because cuz we're not a woman you know a woman's got an ATM men do not
Clay Guinard rambling nonsense
Women have an asset that everybody wants? No problem getting dudes to just let them in? Reading your comment felt disgusting.
@@maddiehags7104 It was awful. Sorry you saw it.
@@Lat41 simp
I understand what Clay is saying here. I see the others here live in safe spaces and words are dangerous to them lol. The video is not the most informative so you def have to have a plan if you don't have someone that's going to put you up there. One you can trust also....
Great Video, Thanks Sarah. I just purchased our tickets to come look at property. Can't wait
You always land on your feet or whatever
What is there to do online you know what is it talk to us talk to us I know you want us to go back and look through all your videos but you know and how long have you been there know you mentioned you have a partner so you know I'm sure that wasn't a difficult process. Just frustrating listen to people talk about what they should have could have done but don't give us any details on it and I'm not going back to your library of not going back to your library of videos to figure it out just let's have a conversation you know what I mean I mean if that's what you're doing that's what you're doing so... Anyways all this is pointless but
Contact her website. Pay her fee and get everything u need😂
do you know how to write?
Thanks I like you
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So talk about how much is a rental I mean how do we find this stuff out not going to go through a realtor or property Management they'll rent us a $2,000 a month place and you know you're not really covering any of the important topics how do you know where you're going to move if you don't have a buddy down there how do you know get on an airplane and just figure it out how do you know talk about that stuff
Please watch all of my other videos for that information... here is one on exactly how to find a rental
th-cam.com/video/Lvorbx-XHHI/w-d-xo.html
I also have a video on choosing an area in costa rica amd everything you mentioned. But feel free to reach out should you have additional questions!
With $2,000 you can put a deposit to buy a affordable house in Costa Rica, if you are not planing buy a house then they are a lot of cheaper houses for rent in Costa Rica,
@@felicitaolaverria4328 I’ve heard that it’s almost impossible to finance a house or any property unless it’s through the seller. Almost all deals are paid in full. Could be wrong, but I think Sarah had a real estate agent on one of her videos that said that
You better be prepared if u live like local ticos take buses eat rice and beans great but do not think for 1 moment u are going to live and eat like u do in the states not happening $$$$$$$ SO EXPENSIVE AND QUALITY NOT THE SAME ALSO U CAN NOT PICK UP NEWSPAPER AND FIND JOB NEVER U CAN NOT WORK YOU NEED $$ AND PAPERS FILED OUT VISIT YES LIVE NO
Lol you don't make sense. Don't spread false info about working. You aren't going to work there anyway. Not in the sense of a typical 9 to 5 job. Who would go from making 3k plus a month in the states to doing the same thing making 500 dollars or less a month in Costa Rica. No body is doing that. Most people who aren't collecting retirement work online for a company outside of Costa Rica. If you have some cash the. Open a business and hire just one employee. The law says you can't work at your own business but no body follows this law. You hire one employee to follow the law and work there as well. My point is there is always loopholes to everything. Yes, food does cost a lot there if you want to est certain things. But you can also eat cheap as well. Just like you said beans and rice. There are pros and cons to everything. I can live in Costa Rica and wake up to the waves hitting the shore every day but I don't get my favorite sushi anymore. I'll take living on the beach.
I don't think anyone like to eat like in USA Costa Rica has the best food ever
I've been in Costa Rica for 10 years and would not think of moving back to the US.
@@greennbean if someone plans to work here should think that average wage is 1000 dolars but living single and to tico style is good enough but living as american forget it
@@greennbean Well said...ex-pat from the USA and love my life here.