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If slow paced, family-centered life, in what is considered by many as the “perfect climate,” appeals to you, then you might want to consider San Ramon, Costa Rica.
“Pura Vida” or the Pure Life is a motto used by the people to signify their desire to live a tranquil, peaceful life surrounded by family and friends.
Costa Rica as a whole is not one of the most affordable retirement havens.
In fact, it can be very expensive. However, where some areas of the country have become over-developed, and the prices have sky rocketed, San Ramon is still being discovered and remains affordable.
In San Ramon, Costa Rica, you can rent for as low as US$350 per month or over US$1,000 per month.
Over the years lots of expats have retired to Costa Rica using the Pensionado retirement visa. You must prove that you have an income of at least US$1,000 per month from a pension or social security.
Income from a job or any other source isn’t accepted for the Pensionado visa.
Also, the money has to be paid into a Costa Rican bank account and changed into Costa Rican colones.
Expense | Monthly Cost |
---|---|
Rent / Phone / Utilities | US$880 |
Electricity (See Rent) | 0 |
Telephone (See Rent) | 0 |
Internet / Cable TV See Rent) | 0 |
HOA Fee | 0 |
Property Taxes | 0 |
Transportation / Gas | US$423 |
Household Help | 0 |
Food | US$387 |
Personal Care / Clothing | US$80 |
Entertainment Travel / Meals Out | US$250 |
Health | US$180 |
Miscellaneous | US$120 |
Total Monthly Expenses | US$2,320 |
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Costa Rica is a top retirement destination for lovers of the outdoors. With over 1,000 kms of coastline, Caribbean to the east, Pacific to the west, mountains, jungles, and even volcanoes, Costa Rica has endless nature to enjoy.
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