More reasons to live or retire in Costa Rica
By moving abroad to a country like Costa Rica you can completely start over in a new place. Relocating to a foreign country to retire can also lower your cost of living, housing, medical care and you can enjoy the luxuries that would never be possible back home.
The main reason many people considering retirement in another country is the chance to get more for their money. In Costa Rica it is possible to live comfortably on as little as $1,800 to $3,000 as a couple and $1500 as a single monthly. For the retirees living on a shoestring, moving here can afford you a comfortable lifestyle.
The cost of medical care is a fraction of what it is back home. Medical tourism has become a big business in Costa Rica. People flock here for cosmetic surgery, dental work and joint replacement. Medical procedures generally cost half as much or less, compared with the United States. The hospitals are often staffed with English-speaking doctors trained at U.S. medical schools, making Costa Rica the top choices for retirees with ongoing health concerns.
Housing costs are usually the biggest part of any retirement budget. The good news is that in Costa Rica you can reduce housing expenses considerably, especially if you are a renter.
When retiring anywhere in the United States, retirees are compelled to cutting back their lifestyle. In Costa Rica, you can improve your standard of living during retirement.
As a retiree in Costa Rica, might not have to do a household chore again. You can afford not only part or full-time help around the house but also a driver, a gardener and dine out regularly. Full-time household costs a couple of hundred dollars per month.
For most people, the main reason for considering retirement in another country is the cost of living, housing and the chance to start over. But a greatly reduced cost of living could be only the beginning of the payoff from retiring someplace new and foreign. The other big, and possibly bigger, benefit may be the chance to start over in your life.
Health insurance and medical costs are usually a large part of an American retiree’s budget. In Costa Rica, private medical coverage costs as little as $100 a month or less, which for many people is less than the cost of Medicare premiums. Those who use the public system or caja pay less than $60 per month.
If you live in an area that has major snowfalls, extreme seasonal changes or dangerous weather such as hurricanes,you’ll love Costa Rica’s weather. The country’s year-round spring-like climate in the Central Valley is one of the best in the world.






