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Grecia, Costa Rica

By Joshua Wood, LPC

Last updated on Apr 28, 2021

Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees discuss what it is like to live in Grecia, Costa Rica: Cost of living, Finding a home, Meeting People and more.

About the Author

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, 8 Best Places to Live in Croatia and the Living in Mexico Guide. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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Guide to Living in Grecia, Costa Rica
Grecia, Costa Rica: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Grecia

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Healthcare in Grecia, Costa Rica

Expats and global nomads in Grecia share their experiences with health insurance, healthcare in Costa Rica, local hospitals and specialists, quality of medical care and more.

Moving to Grecia, Costa Rica

Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Grecia: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.

Pros and Cons of Living in Grecia, Costa Rica

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in Grecia, Costa Rica.

Expat Report: Healthcare in Grecia

An expat in Grecia, Costa Rica advises other expats to head to San Jose for medical care. He hasn't heard any good things about the local CAJA hospital.

Expat Report: Culture Shock in Grecia

One woman explains how she was lured to Boquete, Panama and Grecia, Costa Rica by romanticized articles on other sites touting that she could retire for $1,000 or less. Once there, she found the cost of living to fluctuate significantly, the streets strewn with garbage and transportation challenging.

Living in Costa Rica Guide

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.

17 Best Places to Live in Costa Rica

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. In this updated version of the best places to live in Costa Rica we cover many more locations such as Playa Flamingo, Nosara, Lake Arenal, Jaco Beach and Ojochal.

Costa Rica Residency

Applying for residency in Costa Rica can be a daunting process. Which type of residency is right for me? Do I need an attorney? Do I have to leave the country every 90 days? What is a cedula? This article answers these and many other questions.

Healthcare in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is has both public and private healthcare systems. When you become a resident, you must enroll in the public healthcare system (CAJA). Many expats use the public system for routine healthcare and have private expat health insurance for specialists, surgeries and emergencies.