RootBeer-GMT
American expat in Costa Rica
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Registration: 27 June 2024
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Property prices in El Salvador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in El Salvador is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? ...
Prices seem very "Miami" these days, at least from what I can see. Read More
Like minded expats by johnny2names
My wife and I are making an exploratory trip to El Salvador for ten days in early January 2025.We will be looking for a small town on the Ruta de los Flores to see if we can discover a place to settle down.We lived in Costa Rica for 6 years and then ...
We have contemplated such a trip, but have not yet committed. Was quite curious to see whether the Bitcoin adoption was real or mostly hype. I have heard people lay claim to both. Also, the real estate prices seem very "Miami" while the ... Read More
Single male retiree from US - dating options by usexpat707
I am a single male in US, just turned 50. I am considering relocating to Costa Rica, and live a relaxed, semi-retired lifestyle. This will be a new chapter in my life, and I will be re-inventing many parts of it. Fortunately I have enough means that ...
@usexpat707 35 is probably at the upper end of the acceptable age band. At that age, there will almost certainly be baggage unless you are very lucky. As for the ATM concerns, most of the time some degree of that comes with the territory. But, ... Read More
Shiba Inu s in Costa Rica? by grudr2023
I am very curious to know.. is there anybody (in here, at least) who has a Shiba Inu? If so, how do you adjust to living here with your Shiba? I have a ten year old male Shiba, named Aki. I am a little bit concerned, as this breed has an ...
@grudr2023 Oh, I thought you were talking about that garbage "crypto", not the actual dog. Read More
Potential retirement spots in Central America by RootBeer-GMT
Primarily looking for potential retirement spots in Central America. Belize and Costa Rica have been suggested, as has El Salvador. My concern is that the latter might be way over priced property wise for what you get in ...
@dappleswhat04 Thank you for writing. I would be happy to hear about any experiences you have had or will have in this regard. Frankly, the idea of buying real estate outside the US is a bit scary on account of the fact that I have never done it. ... Read More
Potential retirement spots in Central America by RootBeer-GMT
Primarily looking for potential retirement spots in Central America. Belize and Costa Rica have been suggested, as has El Salvador. My concern is that the latter might be way over priced property wise for what you get in ...
@dappleswhat04 You make good points. I tend to believe the best days of America are long behind it. And the reality is, the cost of living is not going to get any cheaper from what I can see. A reduction in cost of living would be amongst our ... Read More
Potential retirement spots in Central America by RootBeer-GMT
Primarily looking for potential retirement spots in Central America. Belize and Costa Rica have been suggested, as has El Salvador. My concern is that the latter might be way over priced property wise for what you get in ...
@rainagain Thank you very much for your detailed response. We have pondered El Salvador, Belize and Costa Rica as well as Panama. The problem is, we presently do not have much of an opportunity for travel, so trying to sort out locations that ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 on your ...
@Lancelot224 Why Costa Rica compared to say, El Salvador? Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 on your ...
@rainagainSnakes--that would bother me greatly. Having lived in Florida, bugs are part of everyday life--especially at night. Read More
Looking for an expat to chat with about their experiences by ralphp652
My wife and I are considering relocating to Panama. We would like to chat with some expats to hear their experiences. Also looking for an art supply store in Albrook or Panama city that is not too hard to find.
@truth_813 I suspect the primary concern for most of us--or at least point of inquiry---would pertain to actual living cost as well as the real estate purchase price/experience. We had planned to do an exploratory trip to El Salvador in Nov., but ... Read More
Looking for an expat to chat with about their experiences by ralphp652
My wife and I are considering relocating to Panama. We would like to chat with some expats to hear their experiences. Also looking for an art supply store in Albrook or Panama city that is not too hard to find.
@ralphp652 I was hoping someone would provide a reply to your post. We too, are interested in hearing about actual life/relocation experiences--including those that pertain to cost of living. Read More
Veterans considering Costa Rica for a move by F_VC
Hey Everyone!My wife and I are thinking about moving out of the country in a few years. We want to let our oldest finish high school and we have a newborn as well!We're both veterans and have 100% VA disability. My wife owns two montessori schools ...
@rainagain Worse than S. Florida? Read More
Veterans considering Costa Rica for a move by F_VC
Hey Everyone!My wife and I are thinking about moving out of the country in a few years. We want to let our oldest finish high school and we have a newborn as well!We're both veterans and have 100% VA disability. My wife owns two montessori schools ...
@edwinemora That makes it sound pretty bleak. Read More
Veterans considering Costa Rica for a move by F_VC
Hey Everyone!My wife and I are thinking about moving out of the country in a few years. We want to let our oldest finish high school and we have a newborn as well!We're both veterans and have 100% VA disability. My wife owns two montessori schools ...
@daveandmarcia In aviation, you are taught that you generally lose 2 degrees for every 1K feet above MSL. Read More
Veterans considering Costa Rica for a move by F_VC
Hey Everyone!My wife and I are thinking about moving out of the country in a few years. We want to let our oldest finish high school and we have a newborn as well!We're both veterans and have 100% VA disability. My wife owns two montessori schools ...
@rainagain Solid post there dude. Read More