
Summary: Our Living in Costa Rica Guide is a primer on everything about living in Costa Rica: best places to live, cost of living, pros and cons, healthcare and insurance, and more.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000. Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of Joshua's more popular articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and 5 Best Places to Live in Spain. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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Our Living in Costa Rica Guide is a primer on everything about living in Costa Rica: best places to live, cost of living, pros and cons, healthcare and insurance, and more.
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Costa Rica has a lot to offer expats with its tropical climate, eco-friendly culture, beautiful beaches, welcoming people, good healthcare system and relative safety. Many expats warn newcomers about the high cost of housing and food.
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Expats, digital nomads and retirees share what it's like living in Costa Rica and offer advice to newcomers.
Members discuss the pros and cons of living in Costa Rica.
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Expats, digital nomads and retirees discuss the cost of living in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica Forum
Meet other expats and talk about living in Costa Rica.
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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Costa Rica.
Expats living in Costa Rica discuss health insurance and quality of medical care in Costa Rica.
Expats in Costa Rica talk about the best places for families to live in Costa Rica. From the cool climate of the Central Valley to the beautiful beach towns in Gaunacaste and Costa Ballena, proximity to international and bilingual schools, safety and lifestyle are all taken into consideration.
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