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Living in Costa Rica
San José · LATAM · Spanish
Cost of living
$830
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$750
city center
Safety
6/10
GPI 2024
Internet
40 Mbps
avg speed
Costa Rica's political stability, breathtaking biodiversity, and "Pura Vida" lifestyle attract nature lovers and retirees alike.
✓Pros
- ✓ Stable democracy
- ✓ No army — peaceful
- ✓ Biodiversity and nature
- ✓ Good quality of life
- ✓ "Pura Vida" culture
- ✓ Relatively easy visa
✗Cons
- ✗ More expensive for Latin America
- ✗ Traffic in San José
- ✗ Internet outside cities
- ✗ Petty crime in tourist areas
Details
Climatetropical
EnglishMedium
CurrencyCRC (Costa Rican Colón)
Beach✓
Mountains✓
Visa Options
Tourist 90 daysRentista VisaPensionado VisaDigital Nomad Visa
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 90dGB: 90dDE: 90dFR: 90dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d
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