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Lesson's motmot in San José Province, Costa Rica
Collared aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica

Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean · Spanish

Costa Rica

Costa Rica swaps your high-cost grind for Pura Vida pace — half the global living expenses, top-tier quality of life, and year-round tropical ease.

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Caribbean Sea, Pacific O…
26°C media · 2800h sol/año
MONEDA
CRC
IDIOMA
Spanish
SEGURIDAD
Moderado
#1 mundial · Índice de seguridad 46/100
COSTE DE VIDA
Moderado
Índice de coste 56/100
ZONA HORARIA
CST
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Cómo es vivir en Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a vibrant Central American nation located on the narrow isthmus connecting North and South America. Situated between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, the country is renowned for its extraordinary ecological diversity and...


Coste de vida
vs. Media UE20% más caro que la media UE
Apartamento 1 dormitorio, centro
CRC525,527Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Cena para dos
CRC6,750Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Compra mensual
CRC1,109Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Abono transporte (mes)
CRC575One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Análisis personal de reubicación de más de 40 páginas — vía de visado, estrategia fiscal, guía de barrios, configuración sanitaria y mucho más.

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  • Vía de visado y residencia
  • Optimización fiscal
  • Guía de barrios
  • Sanidad y colegios
  • Desglose de costes

Healthcare

  • Costa Rica operates a dual healthcare system: the public Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS or Caja) and a robust private sector.
  • Legal residents are mandated to enroll in the CCSS, contributing monthly based on their income, which grants comprehensive coverage.
  • Expats often combine public CCSS coverage with private health insurance to benefit from shorter waiting times and a wider choice of providers.
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Requisitos de entrada y opciones de visado

Costa Rica welcomes international visitors with a generous visa-free entry policy for citizens of most countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and EU nations. Tourists from these countries can enter Costa Rica without obtaining a visa in advance and receive an entry stamp upon arrival permitting stays of up to 180 days (approximately 6 months) . However, the actual duration granted depends on your country of origin—citizens of "Group One" countries (including US, Canada, UK, and most...

Entrada sin visado: 180 days
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