happyincostarica
American expat in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Turrialba
Registration: 02 July 2013
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey
Costa Rica
USA
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Paying bills in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Costa Rica? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
I have no bills except rent which includes all util and cable which is $300 a month for a large studio apt in beautiful Grecia which is a very clean, safe, small city with perfect weather year round. I prepay phone maybe $5 a month at most stores ... Read More
Costa Rica's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Costa Rica? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
I was told by a guy who lived a Jaco on the pacific recently that his electric bill was $400 a month because of ac. He said the rate was much higher over there for some reason. When I lived in Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean side people paid about an ... Read More
Costa Rica's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Costa Rica? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Well I believe the most expensive cities in Costa Rica are the beach towns on the Pacific in the Gunacaste area as they cater to wealthy tourists. Also electricity is higher there I have heard and most people need AC at the beach. I have been living ... Read More
Safety in Costa Rica by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Costa Rica? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...
Yes I agree. I just read about 70 teens doing a mob and rob in the states, we don't have such nonsense here in CR. Read More
Safety in Costa Rica by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Costa Rica? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...
Yes I have lived in Costa Rica for over two years and been out late at night in Puerto Viejo , a very beautiful beach town on the Caribbean that is known to be dangerous,for 9 months drinking in bars etc and never had a problem but my house was ... Read More