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Living in Costa Rica: Your Questions, Answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Costa Rica, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Costa Rica. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join ���ֳ��Ż�! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in Costa Rica? As an expat in Costa Rica, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an ���ֳ��Ż� member!) The top nationalities in the ���ֳ��Ż� Communities in Costa Rica currently are:

• Americans
• Canadians
• Venezuelans
• Germans

Which cities are most popular among expats in Costa Rica? Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Costa Rica:

• San José
• Alajuela
• Quesada

How much rent do expats pay in Costa Rica? Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 539 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 963 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Costa Rica.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Costa Rica.

Average rent in San José

• Single expats: 670 USD
• Expat families: 1.354 USD

Average rent in Alajuela

• Single expats: 405 USD
• Expat families: 753 USD

Average rent in Quesada

• Single expats: 421 USD
• Expat families: 693 USD

How safe is Costa Rica? You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Costa Rica as rather safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as moderate. They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) low. And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as low.

How safe is Costa Rica for women? Female expats rated the safety situation in Costa Rica as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Costa Rica (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

Learn about Expat Life in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has two coastlines, the Pacific and the Caribbean, which means there are plenty of beaches to enjoy on your weekends off. Costa Rica is also full of other natural paradises, such as vast rainforest, which makes up a quarter of its land, and volcanoes. Costa Rica is home to a small number of exciting urban areas and cities, such as the capital San José, the commercial hub of Costa Rica, Quepos, the heart of the Manuel Antonio National Park, and Limon, the soul of the Caribbean. Expats in Costa Rica feel safe, happy and have lots to do in their leisure time. Costa Ricans, or Ticos, are said to have the highest quality of life in Central America. Its peaceful landscape is reflected in the way the country is run; with excellent infrastructure and a high emphasis on sustainability, Costa Rica has a greater biodiversity than the US and Europe put together. Costa Rica's main economy revolves around its large export trade of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef. It's also a key destination on the eco-tourism trail, and considering its political stability and good education levels, Costa Rica has one of the highest levels of foreign investment per capita in Latin America. There is still around 20% to 25% poverty in Costa Rica, so many expats move to Costa Rica to teach English, photograph wildlife and teach yoga, among many other occupations.

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Your Friendly Network for Expats in Costa Rica

Be safe in the knowledge that every ���ֳ��Ż� member has been approved by us and dedicated to upholding our community as a safe place to network and connect with people from around the world. By joining ���ֳ��Ż�, you are becoming a part of a community of like-minded, international people who you can connect and exchange with online, and also meet up with in person. At our monthly events, you can get to know your fellow expats face-to-face. You can also join one or more of the incredible groups that we offer catering to a wide range of hobbies and interests. Meet up face-to-face with other expats in Costa Rica over dinner or coffee and brunch, or if you're looking to network in the city, join San José's Power Net-Weaving Group for entrepreneurs. If you want to try something new, why not sign up for San José's Latin Dancers Group? It doesn't matter how good (or bad) you are — this group is open to everyone! Knowing you'll have social events to attend and hobbies to pick up in your new country makes moving to a new place that much easier. By making new friends from the beginning, you'll have people around who can help you with any ups and downs you might have before, during, and after your move, and you'll be able to share your experiences with them. Make your new life in Costa Rica complete with the Costa Rican expat community.