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Life in Costa Rica
Living in Costa Rica means being able to enjoy the “pura vida”. For many (especially pensioners) this country is kind of a promised land. For retire people a haven to spend old age enjoying a favorable climate and a lower cost of living than European or American. For those who are still working mean a place where you can start living a more peaceful and less expensive life. In addition to savings in economic terms, to attract those who want to live in Costa Rica is the decrease in stress levels. Here, in fact, everything goes more slowly and quietly. According to a ranking of the New Economics Foundation in London, Costa Rica is the happiest country in the world. Let’s see some of the main reasons to go to live in Costa Rica and learn about the culture of this country
PEACE
Costa Rica since 1949 has constitutionally abolished the army, in case of need exists an intervention pact with the United States.
COST OF LIVING
Many Europeans and Americans choose to live in Costa Rica because life costs less here than at home. If you avoid the more touristy areas, the purchasing power may duplicate: eat out for two people in a Soda or in a restaurant you can spend from 11 to 13 Euros. In general, unless it is not imported, for food you just need half of the money than in Europe and the monthly cost for a family of four does not exceed 430 USD. Even the clothes and shoes are cheap and it is estimated to save 50%.
NATURE
Costa Rica has the highest biodiversity in the world, because here lives the 4.5% of what is supposed to be the total number of living species (plants and animals) on our planet. A quarter of the national territory consists of parks and environmental reserves are under guardianship. And if the variety of animals and plants aren’t enough you can enjoy magnificent beaches either on the Pacific side or on the Caribbean.
WORK AND INVESTMENT
Find a job in Costa Rica is not easy and you need to know that you have the qualities and skills that locals do not possess. The areas that pay the most are tourism, agriculture and hi-tech., there are many foreign computer scientists who have chosen to work and live in Costa Rica. Speaking of remuneration, an employee earns on average about 280 USD. A secretary who is bilingual erns almost double, 529 USD. An engineer or a senior technician arrives to $847.
For those who want to start a business, the best opportunities are buying hotels, bed & breakfast or beach bungalow. Even a pizzeria or a restaurant always remain a certain investment. Important to consider all activities related to tourism, such as fishing, diving, surfing and trekking.
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