Costa Rica

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A 2007 survey by New Global Initiatives, in conjunction with the Zogby International, found that more than three million U.S. citizens have decided to live outside of the U.S. for retirement and another 17 million were mulling leaving-
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Costa Rica

In general, property taxes run 0.1% of the declared value of a home or condo. Thus, a home valued at $100,000 would mean paying $100 yearly.

Here is an example of a budget for a single person who has no more than $1,500 to spend a month:
Rent $200 to $300
Electricity and water $20
Cable TV $25
Monthly Transportation $50
Monthly public health insurance (medicines included) $50
Food $200
Entertainment $100 -$150
Misc. $200

b) Budge for someone with $3000, to $4,000 to spend per month
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http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/08/04/costa-rica-new-florida-for-retirees/#) free and clear and has a car will probably have the following monthly expenses in Costa Rica.
Private medical insurance $200
Dental care $50 per month
A part time maid $100 to $150
Part time gardener $30
Beauty parlor $75
Food including inexpensive fruits and vegetables from a
Farmer?s market and many imported American products $500 per month
Entertainment (movies, socializing) $200- $300
Dining out a couple of times a week $300
Private gym $50 - $100 per couple
Country Club (after you pay initial fees) $100 to $200 per month
Car insurance for a relatively new car $100
Utilities (water and electricity) $100
Telephone (using Vonage or Skype for long distance) $75-$100
High speed Internet $50
Cable or satellite TV $50
Car repairs $50
Garbage $40 per year
Property taxes on your $150,000 home $20 per month
Misc. expenses $300


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[Chadman]

Costa Rica is a beautiful country in a lot of places, and the people seem to genuinely take care of what they have unlike a lot of other countries I've seen. Of course, there are plenty of not so beautiful areas. But I'd be lying if I didn't give it some thought when I was there. It's a great country for a vacation, for sure.