Insider guide to the REAL costs of living in Costa Rica. Spoiler alert- it's higher than you think.

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1. I work from home and have been considering to move out of USA due to the political unrest. Thank you for the info.

2. Extremely disappointed that you didn’t have any info on medical insurance?! 🥶

3. I always say "you can live much cheaper in Costa Rica"… but… "it depends on how you want to live and where". If you want to keep living with the same standard from US or Europe, there is a chance that life is more expensive here in Costa Rica.

4. Great video guys. We’re also a family of 4 from Maple Ridge. We are getting out of Comada this summer for sure due to the Plandemic Genocide Tyranny. I am listing my house in June when the reno’s are complete. I’ve been considering CR but have never been there. We are probably very similar to you guys. 2 children ages 12 & 14. Are there english schools? Are your kids in a private school? Any info would be great. Thanks again!

5. Hi there! Sorry for all the comments lol, have two kids crawling all over me. How do I set up a call with you? How much is it? Thanks

6. So, you guys aren’t Costa Rican citizens? Are you staying on a visa? Do you mind if I email you for more information? My family and I are interested in moving from the US to Costa Rica!

7. How does Costa Rica compare with Ecuador for Ex-Pats?

8. Great video! Thanks and keep ’em coming!

9. Thanks for your Extensionality Guys!

10. Great video… if you come for vacation visit us at Halani Beach House

11. Do your boys go to an English speaking school? (International) Is that why you pay?

12. Are there power outages that occur often, frequently or never? How often do major storms happen?

13. Can you advise on travel to Costa Rica please? My mother is scared to fly but all I see is a round trip cruise.

14. I’m traveling back to Samara tomorrow to look for long term rental before I buy. Any assistance you can give would be greatly appreciated.

15. Bottom line.
    Life on this planet is unaffordable to it’s native species. 😐

16. Is there any way yall could update this video after Covid changed things? If there’s any changes? Loved the video, it’s great info!

17. I want to talk about the land with shipping containers for rentals…..

18. Hi Dufresnes, I’ve been working my way through your videos and want to say how grateful I am that you put these together.
    We had been looking at Tamarindo but are now thinking of Samara as well. Also from Kelowna.

19. Great info !!

20. If your Canadian ( like me ) – it costs a fortune due to the $$$ exchange .
    I was there in Feb 2020 for a month and when all was said and done I almost paid double due to the exchange w the US dollar …. Beautiful country but since our money isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on – I won’t be going back .

21. Do renters pay the corporation and property taxes?

22. Thanks again for your knowledge a great book on expiates very rich and insightful intl publishers and Savy retirements. A global desire for knowledge. Coming from Ontario

23. The cost for schooling, is that for a private school? Or would this apply to the regular school system also? Thanks

24. No no we have all here in Santa Ana

25. Can’t imagine the 100 thumbs down on this video, explain yourselves thumbs down voters! Great video giving us your experiences. Thanks so much!

26. Are there nursing jobs there for Americans? I’m a RN and thinking of making a life change

27. Medical and dental??

28. Hi guys! I just wanna know how is the process to be resident,you still don’t have the residency??

29. This is strange. You don’t pay the obligatory health insurance (caja costarricense del seguro social) while all of us locals have to pay it no matter what? Isn’t this illegal?

30. Just found the channel. Love your production and the info you’re providing. So you moved down completely, from BC? I’m interested in your business model because I’d like to get out of the US and get to Central America where I can dive and live a healthier life. 🙂 I’d like to end up in a place that has nice ocean and reefs for diving / fishing andalso good amenities. Thanks a lot! Can’t wait to see the rest of your videos!

31. Led light will drop your current by half!!!

32. Awesome! Thanks so much.

33. is solar not an option there for power?

34. Where can I look for rentals online?

35. hi Chris hope you and the family is well plus living in Costa Rica is a bonus 🙂 you should do conversion in euro and British pounds that would be pretty cool to know

36. Is this based on your family of four AND all your rentals? Any suggestions for those who want to rent, not buy?

37. wow, beer is expensive. same prices as the US or more. crazy. guess i’d stick to liquor. moscow mules every day!

38. Great info….thanks for sharing! Any types of foods you eat less of or gave up bc the cost wasn’t justified? Are you doing any gardening? Such a short season in Canada but I still do it bc it’s healthy + fun. I bet things grow amazing there!!

39. Are these expenses, like taxes, electricity, etc. for your business or for a regular home/apartment with 2-3 bedrooms?

40. We too here in Santa ana

41. These depend on the area that you live in, in CR. The Caribbean side is cheaper. As for Medical, it’s 8-10% of your income.

42. Could you guys give me some contacts for a property manager? My wife and I are moving to Costa Rica in December and we’re hoping to live in Samara. Worried about rent now.

43. Very interested in coming down to Samara. Canadian here.

44. Interesting video Chris. Definitely a little surprised at some of the prices. Good info though.

45. Thanks for this detailed breakdown. I like how you’ve got the summary at the end as well.
    We currently live in Nicaragua, due to the pandemic. Costa Rica was supposed to be the next country on our list and hopefully we can make it over that way at some point. Good to get an idea of how the cost of living compares to where we are now.

46. Do u young people have a email or contact, I’m not good at computers but wife n I r looking to move there . I need some info for business or rental of rooms in a big home for income. We have 7 digits in Canadian funds 2 pensions ,one in Canadian n one in USA funds, my wife is dual🇨🇦🇺🇸 usa n Canadian, I’m only Canadian plz reply cheers!❤

47. Hi there. Serious inquiry. I’d like to talk to you about building a shipping container compound in Garza. Please reach out to me by email at matgo247@msn.com at your earliest convenience.

48. Been researching a move to CR from the US, cost of living is always going to be a top of mind, esp. with the utils. Seeing that CR is working on becoming a carbon neutral country, I would think that solar would be a more viable solution in costs/use.

49. Great content 👍🏻
    Huge dedication and time for these videos.
    Canada is completely a rip off
    Escaping canada was like being reborn

50. Can you compare Costa Rica to any other locations you’ve travelled to for extended stays?