@davidraycr1234
American expat in Costa Rica
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American
Lives in Alajuela
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Registration: 09 February 2021
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Why do so many people leave Costa Rica after moving there? by samramon
This question is often asked because while there are no absolute numbers it seems to be generally agreed that 30-60% of people move back to their home country within the first 5 years or so. I hope the moderators will allow this discussion because ...
@Djameel i dont like being denied free speech especially by someone that has no clue Read More
Why do so many people leave Costa Rica after moving there? by samramon
This question is often asked because while there are no absolute numbers it seems to be generally agreed that 30-60% of people move back to their home country within the first 5 years or so. I hope the moderators will allow this discussion because ...
Born and raised California. I moved out when Obama got reelected and I have no regrets. The song (take California) by the propeller heads says it good. Most my family has moved out also. Police state Read More
Why do so many people leave Costa Rica after moving there? by samramon
This question is often asked because while there are no absolute numbers it seems to be generally agreed that 30-60% of people move back to their home country within the first 5 years or so. I hope the moderators will allow this discussion because ...
Been here 9 years this July. Many living conditions, rules and the people expectedly are different from the lifestyle your accustomed to. Reset your thinking and ya might stay.fight the norm and ya lose. Read More
Digital worker on a temporary visa: how to pay taxes? by Leeph84
Hi, I'll be moving to Costa Rica next year and plan to try to get a temporary residence with the rentista route, and working my way toward permanent residency after 3 years. I'm a UK citizen but work remotely/online as a Software Developer ...
If you live in CR full time, there are no state taxes unless you have taxable interests in your state Read More
Digital worker on a temporary visa: how to pay taxes? by Leeph84
Hi, I'll be moving to Costa Rica next year and plan to try to get a temporary residence with the rentista route, and working my way toward permanent residency after 3 years. I'm a UK citizen but work remotely/online as a Software Developer ...
I wouldn't volunteer any personal and work related info to the CR government fo tax purposes. Why would you? Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Not you. CR for me is the best place to live even though things aren't perfect. No jab here either and will never bow down.been here 9 years and seen changes that were not good but seems better than the U S Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi im David. Your meeting us now. Read More
single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring
Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...
For forieners no but CR is forcing vaccine on our youngest school age children and parents have no rights or say about it. Many had to get the jab to go to work. Costa Rica is turning into a police state. Been here 9 years and have definitely seen ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
https://www.expat.com/en/housing/central-america/costa-rica/42-houses-for-sale/705665-32-house-for-sale-well-mantenaince-sarchi-alajuela.html Read More
single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring
Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...
Coming to Costa Rica on a whim worked out ok for me.i came i liked 9 years later still here.take a chance and live your way Read More