Cost of Living in Costa Rica
Have you ever dreamed about packing up your belongings, selling your home, and moving to an exotic location far away from your the stresses of your current life? Well, what is Avanti could help you do just that? Thousands of North American tourists visit Costa Rica every year, and now, more and more of these tourists are considering making the country their permanent home. Whether it's the laidback atmosphere or the reasonable real estate prices, Costa Rica airport car hire travelers can't help but fall in love with this charming country. If your recent Costa Rica airport car hire trip has you considering making the move, the following is a great overview of what to expect once you've become a resident.
How to keep the cost of living down in Costa Rica
When it comes to living in Costa Rica, you really have the freedom to spend as much or as little as you like. This is because many of life's necessities are inexpensive, while North American luxuries are quite costly. Even so, life in Costa Rica is generally less expensive than an equivalent lifestyle in the United States, Canada, or Europe. Costa Rica airport car hire travelers that are planning to immigrate to this tropical destination should plan to budget living expenses of about $1500 a month. This will cover your rent (often between $400 and $600 for a well-furnished apartment or small home in a rural area), as well as utilities, transportation costs, and even the occasional meal out. As a rule, services and labor costs are much lower than in North America. A housekeeper, for example, may charge as little as $2 an hour.
Food costs to consider
Costa Rica airport car hire travelers shouldn't notice much of a difference in the cost of food in urban areas. The price for a salad, main course meal, and glass of wine at a moderately priced Costa Rican restaurant is usually between $15 and $20, so slightly more affordable than the North American counterpart. Budget-savvy Costa Rica airport car hire travelers can lunch at a "soda," Costa Rica's version of a mom-and-pop for as little as $2. If you're shopping at a grocery store, be wary of imported items. Costa Rica airport car hire travelers should be able to bring home about a week's worth of fruits, vegetables, meats and fish from the local farmer's market for about $40. Shopping at a high end grocery store, like Automercado, could cost you more than $200 per week for groceries for a small family.
The cost of medical car
The quality of medical car in Costa Rica is quite high, even if the cost is relatively low. Currently, Costa Rica airport car hire travelers that decide to move to the country have three options when it comes to health care coverage ?private insurance, subscription to the CCSS (Costa Rican Social Security), or a combination of the two. Private medical coverage costs about $50 to $100 a month per person.
Entertainment costs
One of the biggest perks of living in Costa Rica is that most entertainment, including admission to cultural festivals, museums, and concerts, is next to nothing. Tickets to most events rarely cost more than $5 per person, and many are offered free of charge. Legally classified residents or citizens also receive a discount on admission to the country's extensive park and garden system.
If you've been thinking about taking the plunge and moving to Costa Rica, now's a great time to make the move! While you're in the process of moving, don't forget to contact Avanti for all your Costa Rica airport car hire needs!