I currently live in the U.S. but this is a bit shocking. I wouldn't go to Costa Rica for the prices alone. I was expecting the cost of living there to be about $1000 a month.
@@skywind007 Costa Rica was never super cheap. I went when i was in high school studying Spanish in 1997-98, and rent for studio apt, easily $900-1300 monthly. . . plus utilties, spending money, food, transportation . . . $2000 back in the 1990s is $5000 by todays Hvnter & Joe Biden standards . . . 🚨🚨
The cost of living in Costa Rica is all over the place. The people who often complain that Costa Rica is "so expensive" are living lifestyles that 95% of Ticos could not afford. Like a lot of things in life it comes down to "wants" vs "needs."
As a Costa Rican, if anyone is asking 4k$ for a studio, no matter where it is, Nosara, Jaco or whatever, you are just getting scammed. Again NO MATTER where it is.
Simple..a very very expensive country to live..I live here and I have been checking other countries like Panama, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay...still looking for a good place..I was born here, but grew up in USA, I am a retired U.S.Marine and pencionado from USA..
I will be back in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 next month to explore more of the country to see if it is a place I want to be long term. Ecuador 🇪🇨, Thailand 🇹🇭, Montenegro 🇲🇪 , Italy 🇮🇹 & Mauritius 🇲🇺 are on my list.
I have lived with my wife in Costa Rica now for over three years. I'm very impressed, as the numbers in this video are accurate. I live 800 meters from Lincoln Plaza, in a neighborhood that continues to gentrify. Fortunately, our housing costs haven't increased- but everything else has- as inflation has definitely pushed our monthly costs up. As much as my wife and I love Costa Rica, we are thinking of looking at other places to live once the pandemic has become less worrisome. Thank you.
Hi Matthew, glad you agree and thanks for watching. I would understand, my video on where to retire might give you some ideas: ruclips.net/video/N7GJfd4JLvo/видео.html
Your information nailed it! I was there July 2021 scouting for retirement and definitely the information you provide is accurate. Great job! Thank you for your valuable input.
@@beaulong3270 Honestly, it depends how much is your lower budget and your life style. I noticed that the prices of restaurants & fast food chains are similar to where I live in the North Texas area (Plano), that compared to other foreign Latin American cities I’ve visited are way less expensive. So in that aspect it is expensive and the fuel prices are ridiculously high! But the pace of life is way better Hope this might help you
I'm one of the lucky ones because I live alternatively out of my van so if I travel to another country have a van in those countries also.. so never have to worry about high-rent high Bills ever again.. that's what alternative living there for you give you a lot more freedom to enjoy your life..
Very surprised. I was under the impression that living in Costa Rica was very inexpensive but apparently things have changed. I really don't think that it's a place to go to retire to anymore. If you want to live as an American with all the commodities you would expect as an American, you're talking 3 to 4 thousand dollars a month, if not more. There are many cheaper areas that I can think of where my money would give me a much better lifestyle. I'm starting to realise that the south of Spain is by far one of them. Great weather, beautiful beaches, good health care. You can find some lovely little towns where you can live very comfortably for less than 2 thousand dollars a month. Also don't forget that you will be close to all of the European countries, if you decide to travel.
Hi Bill, yes it’s true that Costa Rica has gotten much more expensive in the past 10 years. Some of the people said that they lived on $1500-2000 per month but you could also live on that in Europe easily
When I was motorcycling through CR in 2009, I thought that it was effectively the same costs as Colorado. Rural life could be on the lower scale, but then it is rural without amenities. Urban or upscale experiences were about on par with Denver. Maybe 20% benefit, if you watched your money. Comparatively, when I spend time in Mexico, I find it is 50% less. If I am frugal, I live as well or better than the US at 40% of my costs. CR has dropped off my list of possibilities, in favor of Mexico, Ecuador, Chile and Portugal.
Not sure if this helps, but I checked Costa Rica on Airbnb and found more than 300 listings for monthly stays that were less than $700 per month for 1-person renting the entire place (not shared housing), with at least 100 stays under $350/month. That search doesn't show all the listings, so I narrowed the search to the Nicoya area and found 86 listings under $500/month. I think the biggest expense in CR is housing, and if you are renting monthly stays you can get much better deals than the $1,200 mentioned in the video. Depends on the lifestyle and standards of each person I guess.
Costa Rica looks like a nice place to live. That is good to know that there is a huge variety in costs for different places to stay in the country. It sounds like it can get expensive if you're not careful! Awesome video!
Costa Rica is more expensive than Phuket, Thailand now? Amazing and sad to hear the costs to live there. I think PV and Zihua, MX are less expensive by a decent amount too. Yes or no?
Nice job Kristen, I just returned from a trip to Playa Flamingo. Costa Rica is a beautiful growing country. Not as inexpensive as it once was but far from expensive.
@@Larry-jh8gf Me, too. Was all set to go over right about now, but the Ukraine war and potential escalation had me cancel my plans. Our investments cratered, so we continue to work part time in the US until the world stabilizes a bit, if it does. Hoping not to get senselessly murdered in the US while we wait....
@@BOULDERGEEK I understand the investments. I have about 5 years of work left before I retire and relocate. It was 4 years a few months ago before the market dropped. Hahaha
interesting. a one-bedroom condo (550sqft) all-inclusive is $650 about 100m from the beach in miraflores, peru. quito (near quicentro) about $450 for the same. and in pattaya (favorite) in 2019 was $500.(both all-inclusive). pattaya was in jomtien beach about 150m from the beach. (myself) finances for each person is different. i simply would not pay say 80% or higher than US prices for a condo/home. the condo i had in Thailand. depending on where in the US. easily at $1,000+ in venice, fl. or myrtle bch. sc. with the all-inclusive the a/c was included. i ran it in july for about 85% of the time (550sqft) and i saw the bill it was $65...more reason of "the land of smiles".
great info Kristin! Nice to see you back again! Ordered your book, can't wait to read it! Prepping for my retirement to Athens in a three years; watching the prices go up there, too...
6:50+ "that includes organic produce" for $ 20-30 wow.. 3:10+ I rarely use air-conditioning in general do you really need it there does it ever really get hot? My electric for a whole gallery (house) is 48.00 a month (gas utility bills in the winter are a little high150-200) I wonder why their electric is so high. What an extremely organized & thoughtful guide, you are a natural at your job, someone could just take notes of all 14 minutes & pare down their options.
I'm starting to wonder how much Americans make if $2k just fir rent is considered cheap. I never spent over €1k on rent and when I did, I thought it was crazy for a 2br apartment in Belgium.
Thats crazy here in SW Ohio you can get a house 5bd 3 baths for 1100 a month on a 1/4 acre
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For us locals, we can live a comfortable life with about 800 dollars, i live in an apartment with my college mate, we use uber to buy groceries, and we eat uber eats daily and we pay all of that with the college scholarship, so not only we do not pay anything for college, but the college is paying us for studying and we use only about 400 dollars for apartment and food, the other 400 dollars we save it or buy stupid things.
I think it depends on your needs and expectations. I find it interesting that a couple of times you associated a higher cost with a higher quality of living. Ain't necessarily so.
Hi Kristin I use battery powered lights and smaller lights from walmart, home depot, amazon instead of the ones supplied with the house or apartment to lower my electrical utility bill. I also cut down on the use of the big A/C unit in house.
thanks for sharing Kristin! some things are comparable to Vancouver (if modest costs are counted for VC), except for the rentals though which are much more in BC Canada. the cost of living in Vancouver is much higher overall of course and you get less for that often, let alone some business and studying expenses... How much tax do people pay in Costa Rica with a Canadian passport?
Only thing inexpensive in Costa Rica seems to be the city buses in San Jose. And those are tricky. Incofer train was cheap, but very limited. Groceries are the same inflated prices as the U.S. without the selection. Pali & Mas x Menos are really Walmart with the same price scheme. Flying out of San Jose to the U.S. was twice as much as flying out of Bogota, Colombia! I sense locals would like to promote the country in a Disney fashion for the profits it would reap them. For me, the weather and scenery are not so spectacular to make it worth the high prices. It's OK and if it were half the price, the place would be really special.
At the begining of UBER in costa rica the red taxi drivers were beating up the uber drivers and even the passengers inside..When Im in Costa Rica I took"PIRATAS"..And you know what I mean..This is your best video ever about Costa Rica..Are you agree with me???
@@TravelingwithKristin I wouldn't recommend for a female.They are half the prices..I used to have my regulars piratas that I called them when i arrived at Juan Santamaria
Hi there I Love ur videos very educational I have to say ….I heard about Nicoia peninsula I never been to CR yet I just got back from Europe and I’m thinking of a exit strategy whithin a year or 2 perhaps …I’m leaning towards going to Europe like Spain or Portugal the food is way healthier then U S and very tastier that’s a big plus since I like to stay physically very fit …I may go there to Costa Rica for maybe 2 months per year if wether gets too cold ..I live in Florida now the wether is sllways great except when Hurricane season it could b stressful for some ….I love Florida prior to moving I lived in N Y and I hit the lottery moving here hahaha .. how far is Nicoia driving distance from San Jose ? Thx much in advance
Hi Mike! 🌎👋 Thanks for watching! Costa Rica is a beautiful place with a lot to offer. The drive from San Jose to Nicoya Peninsula can take around 4-6 hours, depending on your starting point and traffic. 🚗🌴 Enjoy your journey!
Good video , thanks for sharing , I also take landscape videos in UK and sometimes abroad .It's very helpful and interesting . I subscribed to the channel, so I'm looking forward to it. Thank you for the good video
Hey Kristin hope you are well- Just a quick question, Do you know anything about living fully off-grid is it as easy as some of these youtube videos describe
Thanks for the video Kristen. Your info is so valued ! Relatively the same COL as Toronto , Canada except for rent now days 2022 which has gone through the roof .
I'm 40 y/o . . . quasi retired . . . I visited Costa Rica in 1997 for a High School retreat to learn Spanish. . . Looks like Costa Rica hasnt changed super much after 25 years . . .
BTW, I remember back in 2000-2004 the government of Costa Rica had a big campaign to push for making City of SanJose/SanJuan a global hub of Internet startups . . . looks like their domestic CostaRica economic push failed . . . also Screw the VV.H.O. they want to pass a BIG new authoritarian power grab May22-28 to take away all human rights across every Western nation . . . are you aware of this new non-incredulous legislation???
Wow Costa Rica is expensive. I knew that but dang. Panama City is at those levels now almost if not more for dining out and rent. Amy reason why you have so many car repairs??
This is living proof that everyone in private all the countries it's not that as expensive as you think.. depending on where you go.. but you definitely have to be your research first..
Dang, it costs me less to live in Portugal in a 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment than it does to live in the central highlands of Costa Rica. And when I finally buy a place instead of rent, it'll be even cheaper. --- Not to mention that you can order from Amazon pretty easily here. Amazon is in Spain, Germany, and the UK... so you can order pretty much whatever you'd order from Amazon US. And it will make it to you with little fuss.
Hi Kristin. I am looking at a few options and hoping to live 6 months per year in Ecuador. I am looking into house and pet sitting in Ecuador . I am receiving retirement income now, but started a wellness business last year that will serve clients online . This is opened in the US. Do you know how I could live in Ecuador for 6 months each year? Or who could help me get clarity on retirement or temporary residence visas? Greatest Love and Light 💫 Divina. Flamingarrow Flamingarrow
I stopped going to Costa Rico about 15 years ago. It is a beautiful country but you can find that right here in the good ole USA in South Florida or the West Coast. The prices back then were about the same as here even back then. Sounds more expensive now. They gov't even charges you to leave the country. Plus you will never speak the language unless you are immersed in it. Your videos are so professional and informative plus you always look great.
Yes, rent is expensive everywhere. We have to consider the income as well. Americans who move to southern countries with dollar incomes will absolutely see rents such as these as inexpensive/ affordable. But if you ask locals who earn their currency, this rent is expensive. Location and comfort definitely makes a difference.
Hi Mark, I think they do have a language test. You can check out this link for more info: www.giambronelaw.com/site/advice/gaining-citizenship/spanish-citizenship/spanish-application/applying-for-spanish-citizenship-what-is-required/
i know you didn't want some dude's response..😃..but yes i have, beautiful, really cheap, but the people were soso...to keep it polite, not always very hygienic compared to thailand were i used to live
You can usually pay rent in USD and pay for some items with usd and receive cash in colones. But I’m this video I converted many prices to usd for reference to viewers from different countries
Kristin, 'Stillness is the Key' - Great video for anyone experiencing burnout from doing too much and saying 'yes' too often: ruclips.net/video/IWL3kHOYkWQ/видео.html
@@TravelingwithKristin See you in Sardinia, Florence, or Rome. With $6.49 gallon of gas here in San Diego, it's time to move on (or move back) to sanity! Yes, Euro prices have risen, too, (Spain 9%, etc.) but my living expenses are minimal in Italy...so it's nice and quiet, and I can actually get away from all this horrid political bickering and focus on producing my work and sitting in the sun, listening to the church bells, sipping my third cappuccino, nodding off, feeding the pigeons, and snuggling with my beloved Italian wife of 38-plus-years now. I wish you great peace, Kristin. As a fellow writer/director myself, I know how hard this work is! Just wanted to leave you with this one thought: You are greatly appreciated by everyone here within the YT community; thank you for all your hard work, your attention to truthful reportage, and, most importantly, your authenticity!
In the US, organic produce is supposed to be certfied by some sort of government program. Does the Costa Rica government certifiy that organic produce there is actually pesticide and herbicide-free?
@@TimMaloneyNMactor what are you smoking lol I got a bag of food so heavy it was hard to carry for 4 dollars, shit that doesnt grow anywhere except california or florida, and i workout Its like 2.50 for a freakin pomegranate in NY my G
I’m sorry but I’ve heard Costa Rica is known for having so many prostitution easy girls all over. Nah not for me. I’m from South America and Costa Rica doesn’t have the beaches we have down in our continent...
I wish people who make these videos would say what $$$. they are talking about. The U.S. is not the only country with dollars as their currency and not the only country in the world. God bless America and no one else.
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What is your current cost of living? Do you think you would spend more or less to live in Costa Rica? 🇨🇷
I currently live in the U.S. but this is a bit shocking. I wouldn't go to Costa Rica for the prices alone. I was expecting the cost of living there to be about $1000 a month.
@@skywind007 Costa Rica was never super cheap. I went when i was in high school studying Spanish in 1997-98, and rent for studio apt, easily $900-1300 monthly. . . plus utilties, spending money, food, transportation . . . $2000 back in the 1990s is $5000 by todays Hvnter & Joe Biden standards . . .
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@@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe by economics standards duh!
I thought Costa Rica would’ve been a cheaper solution. It’s on par with most states in the USA
The cost of living in Costa Rica is all over the place. The people who often complain that Costa Rica is "so expensive" are living lifestyles that 95% of Ticos could not afford. Like a lot of things in life it comes down to "wants" vs "needs."
As a Costa Rican, if anyone is asking 4k$ for a studio, no matter where it is, Nosara, Jaco or whatever, you are just getting scammed. Again NO MATTER where it is.
Simple..a very very expensive country to live..I live here and I have been checking other countries like Panama, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay...still looking for a good place..I was born here, but grew up in USA, I am a retired U.S.Marine and pencionado from USA..
I will be back in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 next month to explore more of the country to see if it is a place I want to be long term. Ecuador 🇪🇨, Thailand 🇹🇭, Montenegro 🇲🇪 , Italy 🇮🇹 & Mauritius 🇲🇺 are on my list.
Awesome, safe travels Sammie!
I have lived with my wife in Costa Rica now for over three years. I'm very impressed, as the numbers in this video are accurate. I live 800 meters from Lincoln Plaza, in a neighborhood that continues to gentrify. Fortunately, our housing costs haven't increased- but everything else has- as inflation has definitely pushed our monthly costs up. As much as my wife and I love Costa Rica, we are thinking of looking at other places to live once the pandemic has become less worrisome. Thank you.
Hi Matthew, glad you agree and thanks for watching. I would understand, my video on where to retire might give you some ideas: ruclips.net/video/N7GJfd4JLvo/видео.html
This video offers fantastic advice for expats. Greetings from a Tico!
I'm Costa Rican and I used to buy some cookies imported from Germany in Automercado, but not anymore, too expensive. Nice video!!
Interesting! Thanks for sharing @77jcarva 😊 Glad to know you liked the video.
The, Germán Cookies, MERBA Brand are Amazing . $4.50
And how expensive is Walmart in Costa Rica? how does it compare with the 3 Costa Rican supermarkets?
Your information nailed it! I was there July 2021 scouting for retirement and definitely the information you provide is accurate. Great job! Thank you for your valuable input.
Awesome! Glad you agree, Robert! Happy to be able to help 😊 You are always welcome.
In your opinion. Worth it to retire there on a lower end budget?
@@beaulong3270 Honestly, it depends how much is your lower budget and your life style. I noticed that the prices of restaurants & fast food chains are similar to where I live in the North Texas area (Plano), that compared to other foreign Latin American cities I’ve visited are way less expensive. So in that aspect it is expensive and the fuel prices are ridiculously high!
But the pace of life is way better
Hope this might help you
I'm one of the lucky ones because I live alternatively out of my van so if I travel to another country have a van in those countries also.. so never have to worry about high-rent high Bills ever again.. that's what alternative living there for you give you a lot more freedom to enjoy your life..
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Very surprised. I was under the impression that living in Costa Rica was very inexpensive but apparently things have changed. I really don't think that it's a place to go to retire to anymore. If you want to live as an American with all the commodities you would expect as an American, you're talking 3 to 4 thousand dollars a month, if not more. There are many cheaper areas that I can think of where my money would give me a much better lifestyle. I'm starting to realise that the south of Spain is by far one of them.
Great weather, beautiful beaches, good health care. You can find some lovely little towns where you can live very comfortably for less than 2 thousand dollars a month. Also don't forget that you will be close to all of the European countries, if you decide to travel.
Hi Bill, yes it’s true that Costa Rica has gotten much more expensive in the past 10 years. Some of the people said that they lived on $1500-2000 per month but you could also live on that in Europe easily
Probably less skin tax in Spain.
When I was motorcycling through CR in 2009, I thought that it was effectively the same costs as Colorado. Rural life could be on the lower scale, but then it is rural without amenities. Urban or upscale experiences were about on par with Denver. Maybe 20% benefit, if you watched your money. Comparatively, when I spend time in Mexico, I find it is 50% less. If I am frugal, I live as well or better than the US at 40% of my costs. CR has dropped off my list of possibilities, in favor of Mexico, Ecuador, Chile and Portugal.
Yep, I can live in my Midwestern U.S. capital city for $1,500 with a $600 studio apt.
Good thing is that today as I watch and 2 years after, prices are the same and some even low. I love Costa Ricaaaa !!!
Not sure if this helps, but I checked Costa Rica on Airbnb and found more than 300 listings for monthly stays that were less than $700 per month for 1-person renting the entire place (not shared housing), with at least 100 stays under $350/month. That search doesn't show all the listings, so I narrowed the search to the Nicoya area and found 86 listings under $500/month.
I think the biggest expense in CR is housing, and if you are renting monthly stays you can get much better deals than the $1,200 mentioned in the video. Depends on the lifestyle and standards of each person I guess.
Thanks for sharing, Erik!
I was surprised at the prices. Just as expensive as here in the good old USA!
Yes very similar!
Costa Rica looks like a nice place to live. That is good to know that there is a huge variety in costs for different places to stay in the country. It sounds like it can get expensive if you're not careful! Awesome video!
Very true 😆 Glad you enjoyed my video Scottman! You should visit 😊
Costa Rica is more expensive than Phuket, Thailand now? Amazing and sad to hear the costs to live there. I think PV and Zihua, MX are less expensive by a decent amount too. Yes or no?
You really laid it all out, Kristin! Thank you!
You’re welcome, Kevin!
Nice job Kristen, I just returned from a trip to Playa Flamingo. Costa Rica is a beautiful growing country. Not as inexpensive as it once was but far from expensive.
Thanks Larry, glad you liked it! Where are you traveling next?
@@TravelingwithKristin probably Portugal because that's the top of my retirement list.
@@Larry-jh8gf Me, too. Was all set to go over right about now, but the Ukraine war and potential escalation had me cancel my plans. Our investments cratered, so we continue to work part time in the US until the world stabilizes a bit, if it does. Hoping not to get senselessly murdered in the US while we wait....
@@BOULDERGEEK I understand the investments. I have about 5 years of work left before I retire and relocate. It was 4 years a few months ago before the market dropped. Hahaha
interesting. a one-bedroom condo (550sqft) all-inclusive is $650 about 100m from the beach in miraflores, peru.
quito (near quicentro) about $450 for the same. and in pattaya (favorite) in 2019 was $500.(both all-inclusive). pattaya was in jomtien beach about 150m from the beach.
(myself) finances for each person is different. i simply would not pay say 80% or higher than US prices for a condo/home. the condo i had in Thailand. depending on where in the US. easily at $1,000+ in venice, fl. or myrtle bch. sc.
with the all-inclusive the a/c was included. i ran it in july for about 85% of the time (550sqft) and i saw the bill it was $65...more reason of "the land of smiles".
Peru, Ecuador, and Thailand are all much more affordable!
great info Kristin! Nice to see you back again! Ordered your book, can't wait to read it! Prepping for my retirement to Athens in a three years; watching the prices go up there, too...
Thanks Taki! Good to be back 😊 Prices seem to be going up everywhere unfortunately. Greece is still affordable though!
So great to see your videos again! always great information and I also get a little ASMR when I listen to you! 😉👍
thank you! haha great to hear 😊
I was able to hire a driver with his car for a week for $350. He drove me from San Jose to Uvita and took me anywhere i wanted to go.
Love this Kristin, keep up the amazing work!
Thanks Mohammed!
Kristin Im amazed how good you pronounced good the spanish words...Im being in all of those towns especially Jaco!!!
haha! Thanks, Oscar. 😊
6:50+ "that includes organic produce" for $ 20-30 wow.. 3:10+ I rarely use air-conditioning in general do you really need it there does it ever really get hot? My electric for a whole gallery (house) is 48.00 a month (gas utility bills in the winter are a little high150-200) I wonder why their electric is so high.
What an extremely organized & thoughtful guide, you are a natural at your job, someone could just take notes of all 14 minutes & pare down their options.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. 😊
Very impressive, all the time and effort in making these videos keep it up❤
Glad you like them, Benicio Navaira!
@@TravelingwithKristin yes I like your voice, have you thought about reading audio books.
I'm starting to wonder how much Americans make if $2k just fir rent is considered cheap. I never spent over €1k on rent and when I did, I thought it was crazy for a 2br apartment in Belgium.
I don’t think $2k per month in rent is cheap but it’s great that you’ve been able to keep your rent below €1k per month!
Most of US in the US make $6000-$8000 a month. I make $6k after taxes.
The people saying 2k is cheap are either from Cali,Miami, Chicago or NY
@@leseancunningham9456 or Houston or Las Vegas
Thats crazy here in SW Ohio you can get a house 5bd 3 baths for 1100 a month on a 1/4 acre
For us locals, we can live a comfortable life with about 800 dollars, i live in an apartment with my college mate, we use uber to buy groceries, and we eat uber eats daily and we pay all of that with the college scholarship, so not only we do not pay anything for college, but the college is paying us for studying and we use only about 400 dollars for apartment and food, the other 400 dollars we save it or buy stupid things.
Thanks for sharing Kyané!
@Christopher Jacobs Local, from Alajuela downtown.
I think it depends on your needs and expectations. I find it interesting that a couple of times you associated a higher cost with a higher quality of living. Ain't necessarily so.
Hi Kristin I use battery powered lights and smaller lights from walmart, home depot, amazon instead of the ones supplied with the house or apartment to lower my electrical utility bill. I also cut down on the use of the big A/C unit in house.
That's great, John! Thanks for sharing 😊
@@TravelingwithKristin You are most welcomed, Kristin.
thanks for sharing Kristin! some things are comparable to Vancouver (if modest costs are counted for VC), except for the rentals though which are much more in BC Canada. the cost of living in Vancouver is much higher overall of course and you get less for that often, let alone some business and studying expenses... How much tax do people pay in Costa Rica with a Canadian passport?
Only thing inexpensive in Costa Rica seems to be the city buses in San Jose. And those are tricky. Incofer train was cheap, but very limited. Groceries are the same inflated prices as the U.S. without the selection. Pali & Mas x Menos are really Walmart with the same price scheme. Flying out of San Jose to the U.S. was twice as much as flying out of Bogota, Colombia! I sense locals would like to promote the country in a Disney fashion for the profits it would reap them. For me, the weather and scenery are not so spectacular to make it worth the high prices. It's OK and if it were half the price, the place would be really special.
I just realized that Walmart owned Pali 😑
Great video, it seems like most of Costa Rica costs as much as some of the cheaper European countries. So not a bargain but still can be affordable
Thanks James; yes there are bargains to be had but Europe is a competitive destination on cost of living these days
Love all your videos! Happy happy 😊
Glad you like them, Ana!
Hello😃😊 thank you for the info!! You look beautiful😍
Greetings👋
Thanks Adam!
It depends on what time of the year you go. You pay more in peak season and less in low.
Yes. Thanks for watching!
At the begining of UBER in costa rica the red taxi drivers were beating up the uber drivers and even the passengers inside..When Im in Costa Rica I took"PIRATAS"..And you know what I mean..This is your best video ever about Costa Rica..Are you agree with me???
Yes piratas are the unofficial taxis but I don’t take them
@@TravelingwithKristin I wouldn't recommend for a female.They are half the prices..I used to have my regulars piratas that I called them when i arrived at Juan Santamaria
I tell them when I'm asked it's cheap as you want to make it or as expensive you want depends on how you want to live
Hi there I Love ur videos very educational I have to say ….I heard about Nicoia peninsula I never been to CR yet I just got back from Europe and I’m thinking of a exit strategy whithin a year or 2 perhaps …I’m leaning towards going to Europe like Spain or Portugal the food is way healthier then U S and very tastier that’s a big plus since I like to stay physically very fit …I may go there to Costa Rica for maybe 2 months per year if wether gets too cold ..I live in Florida now the wether is sllways great except when Hurricane season it could b stressful for some ….I love Florida prior to moving I lived in N Y and I hit the lottery moving here hahaha .. how far is Nicoia driving distance from San Jose ? Thx much in advance
Hi Mike! 🌎👋 Thanks for watching! Costa Rica is a beautiful place with a lot to offer. The drive from San Jose to Nicoya Peninsula can take around 4-6 hours, depending on your starting point and traffic. 🚗🌴 Enjoy your journey!
Where do I find rentals. The airb&B seem to cater to Americans that pay wayroo much. Is there a rental place for Costa Rica s?
Good video , thanks for sharing , I also take landscape videos in UK and sometimes abroad .It's very helpful and interesting . I subscribed to the channel, so I'm looking forward to it. Thank you for the good video
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching 🙏😊
Hey Kristin hope you are well- Just a quick question, Do you know anything about living fully off-grid is it as easy as some of these youtube videos describe
Thanks for the video Kristen. Your info is so valued ! Relatively the same COL as Toronto , Canada except for rent now days 2022 which has gone through the roof .
You’re welcome! Hey I’m headed to Canada now… on the plane to Montreal 🇨🇦
I'm 40 y/o . . . quasi retired . . .
I visited Costa Rica in 1997 for a High School retreat to learn Spanish. . .
Looks like Costa Rica hasnt changed super much after 25 years . . .
BTW, I remember back in 2000-2004 the government of Costa Rica had a big campaign to push for making City of SanJose/SanJuan a global hub of Internet startups . . . looks like their domestic CostaRica economic push failed . . .
also Screw the VV.H.O. they want to pass a BIG new authoritarian power grab May22-28 to take away all human rights across every Western nation . . . are you aware of this new non-incredulous legislation???
Hi there! Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. No I am not aware of that.
Wow Costa Rica is expensive. I knew that but dang. Panama City is at those levels now almost if not more for dining out and rent. Amy reason why you have so many car repairs??
How many days can you sit on the beach, while your house is being robbed or your vehicle
This is living proof that everyone in private all the countries it's not that as expensive as you think.. depending on where you go.. but you definitely have to be your research first..
yes; definitely takes research and planning!
You mention Nature Air as a possible in-country airline option. They ceased operations entirely in January of 2018.
Oh I did not know, thanks for mentioning William 😊
Great video as always.
Thank you, Eric ❤️
I love ur videos.
Thanks! Glad you like them.
Subbed Your Channel, It is very interesting and beautiful :) thank you for sharing...
Thanks for subbing, Yasin! 🙌😊I am glad you enjoyed my content💛
Saludos desde Costa Rica. Buen vídeo. Aquí todo está caro😅👋
Any ideas for rent in like a quiet sleepy beach town? Not really into the city living.
Hi David, you might want to check out my video on The best places to live in Costa Rica ruclips.net/video/_Wy3dlqMeus/видео.html
You are beautiful.
Thanks for info and keep it up!
Thank you for the kind words, Fred. 🙏
Is all depents I own a small farm 4 accres with a 2 bedroom aparment in a beautiful town Palmares Alajuela a rent out the place for $450.
Dang, it costs me less to live in Portugal in a 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment than it does to live in the central highlands of Costa Rica.
And when I finally buy a place instead of rent, it'll be even cheaper.
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Not to mention that you can order from Amazon pretty easily here. Amazon is in Spain, Germany, and the UK... so you can order pretty much whatever you'd order from Amazon US. And it will make it to you with little fuss.
That's great, thanks for sharing jetfowl. 😊
how lol everything i looked at in portugal was super expensive , id luv 2 live there tho
@@ninaxoxo2555 Central and northern Portugal is a lot cheaper than Lisbon or the Algarve (or the Azores).
An excellent estimate for cost of living there
Looks like I can’t afford it. Living on social security disability my max spending per month is $1200. Is there anywhere warm for me in the world?!
What are the best beach towns in Costa Rica for digital nomads?
I did a best places video for Costa Rica here: ruclips.net/video/_Wy3dlqMeus/видео.html 😊
Hi Kristin. I am looking at a few options and hoping to live 6 months per year in Ecuador. I am looking into house and pet sitting in Ecuador . I am receiving retirement income now, but started a wellness business last year that will serve clients online . This is opened in the US. Do you know how I could live in Ecuador for 6 months each year? Or who could help me get clarity on retirement or temporary residence visas?
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You are so cute. I am following your videos from previous two years. So cute you are.
Thanks Deepak
Ridiculous prices! Go to the Buddhist countries, much more for the money and way nicer ppl.
You mean, like, in Burma? Where they brutalise, horrify and terrify the Rohingya minority with their ethnic cleansing? Way nicer people my arse. Read.
@@mac3490 We all know western media ALWAYS side with the mus...., don't we? ALWAYS!!
Agreed
@@nobordersnowelfare7285 you’re havin a laugh mate. You should read more. Facts are facts and you aren’t aware of the facts, plainly. Read.
@@mac3490 Don't read more msm, it'll make it worse. Wish you well!
I stopped going to Costa Rico about 15 years ago. It is a beautiful country but you can find that right here in the good ole USA in South Florida or the West Coast. The prices back then were about the same as here even back then. Sounds more expensive now. They gov't even charges you to leave the country. Plus you will never speak the language unless you are immersed in it. Your videos are so professional and informative plus you always look great.
Glad you like my videos and thanks for sharing Dennis! I understand your insights, I've shared mine as well ruclips.net/video/cbGMngGx2xk/видео.html
Sucks I can’t retire there
good video
Glad you enjoyed it, GhostDave!
For a familly of 4 I can say I live quite fine for $2500 a mount....
Thanks for sharing, Berny! 😊
Cool
Watching these videos really makes me realize how darn expensive it is to live in the US.
Yes, rent is expensive everywhere. We have to consider the income as well. Americans who move to southern countries with dollar incomes will absolutely see rents such as these as inexpensive/ affordable. But if you ask locals who earn their currency, this rent is expensive. Location and comfort definitely makes a difference.
Is it necessary to be able to speak Spanish to become citizen in CR?
Hi Mark, I think they do have a language test. You can check out this link for more info: www.giambronelaw.com/site/advice/gaining-citizenship/spanish-citizenship/spanish-application/applying-for-spanish-citizenship-what-is-required/
yeah you do
Ok , prices are pretty much the same where i live .
I feel like all these cost of living videos are out of whack with the crazy hyper inflation we've been having.
Inflation is definitely happening, but it’s interesting that some people are living on the same budgets from 10 years ago and others are spending more
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Explore Costa Rica with me my.trovatrip.com/public/l/email/kristin-wilson 💛
@TravelingwithKristin it would be a dream to get to know you! and explore Costa Rica 🇨🇷 🙌🌎
YOU ever been to Vietnam?
i know you didn't want some dude's response..😃..but yes i have, beautiful, really cheap, but the people were soso...to keep it polite, not always very hygienic compared to thailand were i used to live
Cool! Thanks!
Not yet!
Are you paying for all this in USD OR Costa Rican Colon
You can usually pay rent in USD and pay for some items with usd and receive cash in colones. But I’m this video I converted many prices to usd for reference to viewers from different countries
I don't like luxury places just a simple place , clean, easy to move.
good
Thanks, zm liu!
My Friends niece was murdered this week in Costa Rica. American, had lived there for several years.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend's niece. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
well danger is everywhere don't blame it on costa rica
Kristin, 'Stillness is the Key' - Great video for anyone experiencing burnout from doing too much and saying 'yes' too often: ruclips.net/video/IWL3kHOYkWQ/видео.html
Thanks for sharing, Bainton TV!
@@TravelingwithKristin See you in Sardinia, Florence, or Rome. With $6.49 gallon of gas here in San Diego, it's time to move on (or move back) to sanity! Yes, Euro prices have risen, too, (Spain 9%, etc.) but my living expenses are minimal in Italy...so it's nice and quiet, and I can actually get away from all this horrid political bickering and focus on producing my work and sitting in the sun, listening to the church bells, sipping my third cappuccino, nodding off, feeding the pigeons, and snuggling with my beloved Italian wife of 38-plus-years now. I wish you great peace, Kristin. As a fellow writer/director myself, I know how hard this work is! Just wanted to leave you with this one thought: You are greatly appreciated by everyone here within the YT community; thank you for all your hard work, your attention to truthful reportage, and, most importantly, your authenticity!
Is this pesos? or US dollars
Hello. Thank you for your kind words. Have a happy evening today. (👍🏻306+)💞💘💕
Hi there as well! Thanks for watching. Have a great day as well 😊💛
Sounds like it’s expensive as you want to make it
Where you live now?
Currently in Miami.
Groceries are quite affordable.
Yes one of the lowest expenses is groceries especially at the outdoor markets (ferias) 🥬🍊🥑🍍
In the US, organic produce is supposed to be certfied by some sort of government program. Does the Costa Rica government certifiy that organic produce there is actually pesticide and herbicide-free?
@@TimMaloneyNMactor what are you smoking lol I got a bag of food so heavy it was hard to carry for 4 dollars, shit that doesnt grow anywhere except california or florida, and i workout
Its like 2.50 for a freakin pomegranate in NY my G
Wow pretty expensive to live in Costa Rica now
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Wow Costa Rica is way more expensive than people tell me
It's pricey
Used to be much better before facebook
Why, Mike?
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The congo has better infracture
550 to $1 us dollar
jesus thats so expensive
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I think the places mentioned in this video to rent is for the rich.
Sounds much like here in U.S.
pretty similar but depends on your lifestyle. Locals are living on a fraction of the price as foreigners it seems
I’m sorry but I’ve heard Costa Rica is known for having so many prostitution easy girls all over. Nah not for me. I’m from South America and Costa Rica doesn’t have the beaches we have down in our continent...
I understand, Leila! Thanks for watching anyway 🙌😊
It's a sex tourism destination
Not as inexpensive as it use to be... 😐
That’s for sure!
One thing my wife needs is goats milk. Other than that she can get by on mostly local fare.
I wish people who make these videos would say what $$$. they are talking about. The U.S. is not the only country with dollars as their currency and not the only country in the world. God bless America and no one else.
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