San Ramon, Costa Rica

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San Ramon: Beautiful, Caribbean Living In Costa Rica

Reviewed by Lief Simon

Lief Simon is the managing editor of Global Property Advisor, Simon Letter, and Offshore Living Letter. He has purchased more than 45 properties, investing in 23 different countries around the world.

Aerial view of the San Ramon Church and town in Costa Rica
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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.

Cost Of Living In San Ramon, Costa Rica

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.

San Ramon, Costa Rica – Budget For A Couple

ExpenseMonthly Cost
Rent / Phone / UtilitiesUS$880
Electricity (See Rent)0
Telephone (See Rent)0
Internet / Cable TV See Rent)0
HOA Fee0
Property Taxes0
Transportation / GasUS$423
Household Help0
FoodUS$387
Personal Care / ClothingUS$80
Entertainment Travel / Meals OutUS$250
HealthUS$180
MiscellaneousUS$120
Total Monthly ExpensesUS$2,320

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