The Top 5 Reasons
to Retire to Costa Rica» Cost of living. Pension dollars will go a long way here, compared to most places. The cost of goods and services is among the lowest in the world. A couple can live very well on $1,200 per month, and luxuriously for $2,000.
» Lack of punctuality is a common complaint about the Costa Rican lifestyle. This is a Caribbean culture that does not feel the need to rush, and isn't that what retirement is all about?
» No complicated immigration laws. Moving to some countries can prove to be an administrative nightmare for some retirees. Not so, in Costa Rica.
» Real estate and housing costs. The timing for purchasing property in Costa Rica is now! Prices have started to go up as a result of the increased popularity of the country, but it is still a bargain overall.
» You'll feel at home. There are more Americans living in Costa Rica per capita than in any other country outside the US, and this has created a very Americanized environment.
