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Living Black in Costa Rica 🤷🏾♀️ Black Expats Living Life Abroad
#blackexpats #livinglifeabroad #BlackinCostaRica ‘Living Black in Costa Rica Black Expats Living Life Abroad’ Devon has been living in Costa Rica for 6 years now. Four in Grecia and now in Escazu. An interesting fact, Devon actually reached out to Travel Costa Rica NOW back in 2015 and we actually had a SKYPE call. I could help her to an extent but being that I am not black, I couldn’t actually answer some of her questions, just give my observations. Anyway, she has been very busy these days with her FaceBook groups (helping black folks relocate to Costa Rica). and the fact she has 3 shows on a fairly new Black Radio Station (streamed on the internet) called Blaxit (details below). This video, ‘Living Black in Costa Rica Black Expats Living Life Abroad’ is on how she came to live in Costa Rica, her thoughts on how Costa Rica treats black people and her radio station, Blaxit and much much more. So
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Devon Austin
Black Expats Living Life Abroad
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Blaxit Radio
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If you would like to show some LOVE and donate to the Blaxit cause- https://www.patreon.com/blaxitradio
START HERE to find out if Costa Rica is right for you or not, so if you really want to get a good idea if Costa Rica is right for you- Check OUT these videos and you will know within the hour if you should pursue a life in Costa Rica or NOT. If you decide Costa Rica might be a good fit, maybe now is the time to contact us at- info@travelcostaricanow.com
-The Ten Commandments for Living in Costa Rica- https://youtu.be/u4vo-5Thgzc
-Living in Costa Rica The Top 10 Things You May Hate- https://youtu.be/Lkc17tGhnQY
-Oldy but a goody. Still relevant- Living in Costa Rica Culture Shock- https://youtu.be/Fou20wUrVpI -Costa Rica 10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Move There- https://youtu.be/uvMp2DG-Yr8
-Living Cheap in Costa Rica- https://youtu.be/ptUOjTpsAWY
-Living in Costa Rica 10 Annoying Things Must See https://youtu.be/xn1NjfFdJDc
-Finding a Long Term Rental- https://youtu.be/FZxG4Szj6No
-Finding Long Term Rentals More Tips- https://youtu.be/8-yrzFf6oaU
-Moving Retiring to Costa Rica BEST Expat Interview (Must SEE) https://youtu.be/So_2yOemch0
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I hope you ENjoYed our chat with Devon in this video, ‘Living Black in Costa Rica Black Expats Living Life Abroad’ and hope to see you in Costa Rica very soon. From all of us at Travel Costa Rica NOW- Pura Vida.
Costa Rica – My Cost of Living, My Home, My Life
#costofliving #livingincostarica #simplelife ‘Costa Rica – My Cost of Living, My Home, My Life’ If you’re thinking about living in Costa and you’re wondering how much the ‘simple life’ costs then you’re going to want to check out this video. And even if you’re not interested in the ‘pura vida’ lifestyle, I (michael alan) offer tips a long the way in this video. This is like an episode of ‘Costa Rica Cribs’. We will take a walk through my very small Tico House and I will breakdown all my bills (cost of living), offer some insight and some ‘tips’ for those who are thinking about a Costa Rica life. If Costa Rica is on your radar and you’re wondering if you can live the simple life, then CHECK OUT this video, ‘Costa Rica – My Cost of Living, My Home, My Life’
In case you MISSED them (I referenced these videos in this video)-
BEST Relocation Tour in Costa Rica- https://youtu.be/Jkuyun2TMdc
Costa Rica Handymen – Do Good Maintenance Men Exist in CR? https://youtu.be/2Cg6ur2XaUs
How I Pay My Bills in Costa Rica- https://youtu.be/IPkqNTuNtaA
I live CHEAP in Costa Rica- Sorry NOT Sorry- https://youtu.be/ptUOjTpsAWY The description of this video-
“So you want to live in Costa Rica. Move to Costa Rica, Retire in Costa Rica. Run a business in Costa Rica. Live the pura vida lifestyle. Live the simple life in Costa Rica. You want your house in Costa Rica. You want low property taxes in Costa Rica. You want cheap beer in Costa Rica. You want all imported goods whether it’s Jif peanut butter or a Ford Mustang to be the same price you pay in the United States. You want a maid in Costa Rica. You want a lawn maintenance guy in Costa Rica. You want your house to be decked out- leather couches 80 million inch TV screen, internet speed that’s so fast it uploads shit before you tell it too. Of course gas needs to be cheap. Did I say imported stuff… what I meant was all tech items- computers, phones, televisions. Amazon should come to my house in Costa Rica. Washer/dryers, refrigerators, ovens, coffee makers, crock pots, silverware, furniture should all be at least as cheap as from where I’m from. You guys don’t make it in Costa Rica. Trying to replicate your life you’re living but want everything cheaper. That is NOT a reason to consider Costa Rica. Please watch this video, ‘Living Cheap in Costa Rica I Can You Can’t’, so you move on and don’t even consider Costa Rica as an option.”
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I hope you ENjoYed this video, ‘Costa Rica – My Cost of Living, My Home, My Life’ and also hope to see you in Costa Rica very soon. From all of us at Travel Costa Rica NOW- pura vida. **The pics at the end are of my, what seems, a long ago life. My wife (obviously ex now), my kids, Matthew and Brittany. My two brothers, Paul (older), Tim (younger). Yes, I am the black sheep. My mom. D’Angelo is in one. And my Dad, in one of the pics, it’s about 7 days before he died. ***That said, if you skipped that section, all good.
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‘Leaving Las Vegas….’ 😆
thanks mike!!!!
Love this video. It has a Henry David Thoreau vibe. Thanks for sharing your past and present life including the pics at the end.
Thats right !
1200$ a month you live under the poverty line
I would say 2500$ a month should be just right
SHIT HOLE called costa rica , IS very expensive !!!
thats why they eat rice and beans every day GOT IT ?
more than USA canada europ
PURA VIDA shit hole costa rica produces nothing , few mangos few avocados
95% of all goods are imported hight duty taxes
in short it will cost you over 2500$ due to Boredom
all day stuck at home nothing to do watching few bananas few mangos to fall off the trees
all the tour guides waiting for you to come out book a tour so they can rape ur ass , cars scooters taxis ITS A FREECKING HIGWAY ROBERY !!!
IN THE SHIT HOLE CALLES COSTA RICA its not uncommon to see expats or you start having a beer at 10AM
there is no good people in that shit hole called costa rica !!
all these ticos garbage after you USD
there is no pura vida only pura mierda
so please guys go to costa rica take with you 5000$ for 2 weeks enjoy tours mountain volcanos termal ……..
please go the fuck back home
its a free advice !
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💕💕
Ayahuasca 😜 I just bought property in Costa Rica, Would love to be in a video
Do you ever go back to the U.S. to visit family?
Btw, Ty for keeping it real ✌🏻
We have more cobwebs than you have 😂 in Santa Ana on a good size property rasing some farm animals living off the land as much as possible, I am a chef by trade from California been making food out of our cactus, bamboo, and lots of fruit and vegetables, along with spice. Geckos season I guess is pretty much over, as they lay their eggs all over the house. Behind thing in drawers lol. I raise Bugs for feed and Human consumption , btw i don’t eat Geckos 🤣😂
Happy thanksgiving!!!
Always enjoy the videos. Thanks!
No AC? At least you have 1 fan . 🤣 Im kidding.
The house looks confortable and cousy..
Thanks for the great video you presented very informative, I’m curious about eating out, that would make a excellent video as well, I live near Montreal Canada restaurant prices have been going up like crazy
curious to know if the restaurant prices are affected down there
Hoping things work out for you. I enjoyed my lunch with you and d’Angelo. 🙏🐸
Good for you Michael😀 If you’re happy that’s all that matters. I do have a couple questions. Why do you have a cast iron fry pan in your fridge? What is your internet speed?
wow, that owner seriously needs to redo that whole bathroom…nuff said
Thanks for your direct no nonsense look at your simple truth. The more material the greater the responsibility, which then equals time lost. A small humble suggestion if I could. If you can, wipe the board clean and fill it with fresh love. 🙏💜
U never had another family. Lived a lonely life.
Very minimalistic. I like it.
Your certified Tico.. lol with volcanic dust always blowing in its a pain to keep up, unless you want to hire a maid. Jajaja better to live life than put on a show for the neighbor’s
You dont have a car my husband got rid of ours we walk bus uber cheaper less of a headache and no worries about upkeep, and I get to stay healthy easy.
I would like to have a little Tico house like that. I want to live either in the Coco or San Isidro area. Simple life. I am a retiree. Would definitely need a washer and dryer ☺️.
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you say your biggest expense is eating out…Curious what your monthly bill is for eating out would be
Michael wishing you a great Thanksgiving day. Enjoyed your video. I have lived here in CR for almost 30 years. I can remember living on less than $500/month. in the early 1990’s. One thing you left out is insurance. This can be costly depending on your reported income or the minimal 1K per month pension status. Costing 10% of your income. We have a mutual friend who lives in Fortuna area the Harry… The medical clinic and hospitals are not real coinvent once you get to a senior age. I now live own my humble home in San Jose area a house I bought back in 1995. I do not have a car now. and I am married. I spend approx. $1800/month. Michael best wishes
Thank you Michael
White tee shirt for every occasion! 👍🏾
Its nice to know you Michael. Thanks for sharing your life on the internet.
Thanks for sharing personal details of your life. Hope you do something fun for Thanksgiving.
Dude loved the video. Could I live that way? No way! Lol. But very cool to show us. You’re the best. Anyone who thinks bring a Vegan was fun is just crazy enough for me. Viva La difference.
28:43 "I love things that are independent and have a life." On its own, that statement gives me the feel of a father figure. 🙂
I am Mike’s neighbor, I live two streets over and I have a nice 2 bedroom apartment. I pay $300 for rent with water and TV included, I pay about $50 for internet and $50 electricity. The biggest expense is food, groceries shopping and eating out. My total is about $400 a month, plus food and drinks.
If we had a “ugly” house contest, I would win ! 😊 I am 64 and have accepted the fact that I will always be poor, I live in a 60some y/o trailer 15 miles from a store, that I heat w a wood cook stove poor, 😂, I really don’t mind 🤷🏼♀️, but I figure if I’m gonna be poor asf, I might as well be poor in paradise 💚 be there in July !
I really enjoyed this video, thank you for being so open to share. Life is full of blessings and losses. I hope today is a blessing for you, Michael.
LOL- the bricks to hold up the nylon then the "yeah I’m pretty smart"….I almost spat my own coffee out. Thanks for the video Micheal!
Michael, what do you do when you go to San Jose? You litteraly don’t have more clothes than that? You need pants and sweater or jacket there for sure.
inspirational
So true! I use TP for Kleenex, rolls all over. Viva la umbrella, I really like the Umbrella Corporation logo on you umbrella 😃
Very fun video. As I’ve said before, I also desire the simple life, but unfortunately my girlfriend feels differently. We are living in the Escazu area for the winter and she’s one of those who often complain about how things are different than what she was used to in the USA. It’s an ongoing negotiation. Of course the accommodations I would want are a bit different than yours, but not that much. As far as necessities I only really want a comfortable place to sleep, a functional kitchen and bathroom, a decent computer with good internet, a cell phone, and a guitar. Anything more would be gravy. I would want a car however unless I was very close to public transport and markets since my knees are arthritic.
Those are your expenses, what is your net income on an average non-pandemic year?
I just moved to La Fortuna, and just rented my first place, this was the type of housing I was searching for but I think I may need to meet more people and get more integrated here to find them. The place I got is great for a great price but am still looking for something simpler. I sold everything and gave everything up in the US for this lifestyle. Values are definitely different here.
Thanks for Sharing. Pura Vida lifestyle is the best living here!!! I’m sorry for your loss . My 14 yo daughter died in an accident in 1994. It totally changed me !! Life is so short so make the best of it and don’t waste it on stupid things that don’t matter !! HUGS and Blessings 🙌🙏
Thanks for the peek into your life. I love the simplicity! ❤ (BTW I went shopping for a stationary bike today. Didn’t find a good quality one. Any tips? Let me know if you want to sell that one.)
Yup…washer and dryer. So happy that our house has both. Sure…lots of things can dry in the air or on the line…but not towels and not jeans! And not much of anything in September and October!!!
A very down to earth video! As I get older, I too find that I much prefer living a simpler lifestyle with less things that clutter and take up a lot of space. Time and health are what’s most important.
$300/mo is great! That’s two nights at the Volcano Lodge! 😉
Im sorry for your loss, Michael. Fentanyl is no joke. I work for CPS Emergency Response in California and started getting lots of reports of Fentanyl overdoses and deaths in 2020. My coworkers 15 y.o. granddaughter went to a friend’s house, told friends mother she had menstrual pains, friends mother gave her half a street Percocet with Fentanyl. The girl went to sleep and never woke up. Tragic! One pill can knock out a young adult for 5 days, 2 can kill you. Inhaling the dust put a police officer into cardiac arrest in San Diego a couple of years ago. Got a report last month 2 y.o. was knocked out for 2 days probably just on Fentnyl residue. I made it an emergency response critical incident and the kid was PC’d because no one knew where the kid got into it.
Where can I get an electric shower head like that?
Nice vid. That’s the kind of house I’d love to find when I come to Costa Rica. Thanks for sharing 😀
Cool video appreciate the transparency