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NO not very much . There is very little variety in shopping here and conveniences as frozen dinners is not one of them Read More

There every where in Costa RIca when i lived there they were in the kitchen floors every where so get use to it. I would put my rice in the freezer.. but still you have bugs and more bugs..and seasons of different bugs aunts , Beatles and ... Read More

That is a a big problem I know you love the dog with all your heart. You may have to look at special cargo planes or even a ship.. I am sure it wont be cheap or fly out of USA > Many cargo ships also rent rooms on board you could be with the ... Read More

I would really come and visit... Sidewalks are uneven potted and even for non handicap people it is hard to negotiate . Public bathrooms are not in any means set up for handicap except maybe big malls. Most homes are not set up for it either. ... Read More

There is no real consideration for handicap here.. Side walks are terrible full of pot holes uneven stores can be a problem to a lot are narrow and congested.... Health care is only for those who get residency... Sounds to you would need a ... Read More

For one Costa Rica is the most expensive Central American country to live in..... It is not impossible to live on 1500-2000 but realize you will not live high on the hog.. You will have to watch what you spend and live more like a ... Read More

Thanks i was drawn here by lies and half truths. People need to know Costa Rica is not paradise and has many problems food costs inconveniences ect. It i now fast becoming there is no cheap place on the planet to live except perhaps back to nature ... Read More

Unfortunately Costa Rica is not a cheap country to live in . Food costs can be high. Quality of beef poor. I am going home after six years living here as in some parts of US it is cheaper to live. Consider you will need a lawyer to get ... Read More

OK very very tough to get a job here. Costa RIca protects its workers so most ordinary jobs like bar tending cooking ect can not be had unless under the table and that is risky could be deported if caught. So that leaves high profession jobs that ... Read More

Before you move come and visit and make sure Costa RIca is what you want. There are so many articals our there saying come retire in paradise live cheaper in Costa Rica . Costa Rica is pretty but not paradise. If you are meat eaters you will be ... Read More

It is very very difficult to find jobs in Costa Rica... Most gringos are self employed and that is not easy either.... You must have some sort of skill that is beyond what most tico,s can do.Like some computer work and it would be a major company. ... Read More

Also must gringos who start business here do not succeed do not expect to earn a living doing that type of work. If you had a specialty like some medicine or construction maybe . I have a friend here who is a Acupuncturist he does ok but bars ... Read More

Hello Andy, you got good response on this. Yes many do return to there original home land . Live is here is not all pura vida . Costa Rica has it,s problems like every where. Just be sure who you are dealing with . Many people here will take ... Read More

good luck perhaps you should contact a airline to see which airline would. For I am sure people transport the dogs around the world to shows and moving ect. You may look at a cargo ship you can also as passengers on many book a room too good luck. ... Read More

That is very trick Costa Rica is great for sticking exactly to the laws. I to came down six years ago thinking my pension of 725 would get me in for then the requirement was 650 after filling my papers to the Costa RIcan embassy in|W.D.C. I thought ... Read More

United and Delta are a few that take animals into there storage department . Go online and look for airlines that accept animals it may cost though Read More

YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING FOR RESIDENCY A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PROOF OF LIFE TIME INCOME AND LIFE TIME IS IMPORTANT LIKE SOCIAL SECURITY OR A OTHER SOURCE BUT MUST STATE IN WRITING IT IS LIFETIME . AND A POLICE RECORD FROM WHERE YOU LAST LIVED.. THE ... Read More

A lot of people do not like Panama but I hear Ecuador is nice I was considering moving from Costa RIca to there but like Costa RIca Ecuador is growing fast....and prices are going up....Ecuador has a lot to offer and a lot of culture. Read More

I have lived here six years and returning to the US as the US has every thing one could want and need . That is not true here .. or you pay high prices. There are parts of the US you can live cheaper Read More

I live in the Central Valley in San Isidro . The weather is hot in summers but living in mountain areas keeps you cooler. In winter rain and more rain. There are lots of bugs to deal with. The people on whole are friendly just be careful ... Read More

It is not much cheaper here than the USA . In fact many items are more expensive . In some ways it evens out . For now property and rent are cheaper.. As is medication and medical.. But many things that are imported are twice as much as food.. ... Read More

LEN HAVE YOU VISITED COSTA RICA DO YOU KNOW YOU REALLY WANT TO LIVE HERE. IT HAS ITS DOWNS. LIKE EVERY WHERE. IT IS ALSO EXPENSIVE. GOOD CHOICE NOT TO SHIP YOU MOTORCYCLE DOWN IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO SHIP THINGS HERE. MOTORCYCLES CAN BE A GOOD ... Read More

hi len, i have lived here six years. i know how you feel i was scared to death making the move. good to come and visit costa rica is not for every one heavy rains, bugs so so food. i see you mentioned your income. do note costa rica is really not ... Read More

Ok Dave I lived here 6 years. I have not seen a over abundance of furnished homes. They can be found yes but on whole not so common. The prices very on area of where you are . The coastal area on west coast high 800 up . I live in San Isidro and ... Read More

yes the read tape does not go away i have been here six years waiting on residency. what i hate about most ticos they can barely give you the time of day. my lawyer leaves me uniformed and if i press him well he gets angry the hate aggression ... Read More

hi rich - i have lived in cost rica six years . it can be heaven it can be hell. but that is true every where. . there are frustrations living here. the slowness of things . and the ticos don,t seem to care. lawyers seldom answer phones they ... Read More

OK I can tell you 1,600 a moth to live here is a little low. But if you watch what you do it can be done . Depending where you live rent can run like on the coast 500- to a 1000 a month. I live in San Isidro the central valley. Been here 6 ... Read More

Costa Rica is beautiful yes. Many parts lush and green. But it is not paradise. It has its problems. It is now the most expensive country in Central America.. Some prices higher than the US. but others are lower so in all it a little cheaper to ... Read More

Jack , before you pack up visit Costa RIca a view times. Really check it out. The different areas to live.. The coast of staples in Costa RIca has boomed . It is the most expensive country in Central America. Many costs are more expensive then ... Read More

Hi Dave I have lived in Costa RIca for five years . Always there is the good and bad sides of all things. Costa RIca is indeed a very pretty country but there are other countries just as pretty or more so. The people here are friendly and very ... Read More

Hi Sarah, I have lived in Costa Rica for five years and like all places it has it ups and downs..By far crime here is less then most places in the US or Canada.... I lived her and only once was had my house broken in to. Generally when i go ... Read More

Hi Nalini, I have lived in Costa RIca for 5 years.. Costa RIca is very pretty, but realize once you are for a few years it sort of wears off.. Prices here are going up fast.. In the five years I have been here prices have gone up almost 15 ... Read More

Hi Carl wow that a hassle to get residency.. Carl i heard if you put up 25,000 you can by pass all the bull.. you put the money in the bank there in Ecuador and you receive automatic residency.. Do you know any thing on this.. I suppose i could to ... Read More

Thanks kindly Carl, I have heard this year Cuenca is putting in a European light real train in the inter city to reduce trafic and make it easy to get around have you heard any thing on this matter? The prices sound great. I hear one way to get ... Read More

Carl thanks you are the first expat that has responded to me.. Are prices still good, and what of food? From what I see there is a larger selection to choose from than here in Costa Rica...Looks like good restaurants, and shopping . It seem to me ... Read More

Carl I will take you up on that if I make the move to Cuenca.. I now live in Costa RIca and live in the city of San Insidro. It is not a very pretty city and not much really to do.. Costs in Costa Rica are getting very high... But I know that is ... Read More

I have some in my social security and then annuity in a large oil company so no its not in my name. I am told though as long as I have a letter stating intent of payment they can not and will state for live though it is. So that is where I am ... Read More

Ok I have lived in Costa Rica five years. I am still waiting residency. I came here when it was set at 650 had all my papers ready sent them to the embassy in Washington DC. Move down thinking all was ok. Found out three months latter they had ... Read More

One should take in to consideration in every country there are both negative and good aspects. One must weigh the factor of where you live to where you think you may want to move. It never is exactly what you picture in your mind . So visit.. ... Read More