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Simple residency permit requirements:  While emigrating to Costa Rica can be relatively expensive for younger people, the situation is quite different for retirees. Retirees only need to demonstrate a secure pension of at least USD 1,000 per month.

Are you retired, or is retirement approaching, and considering leaving home for Costa Rica? Then these advantages will definitely convince you!

Want to emigrate to Costa Rica?

Get the complete Costa Rica emigration guide with information on costs and visa tips.

Simple residency permit requirements

While emigrating to Costa Rica can be relatively expensive for younger people, the situation is quite different for retirees. Retirees only need to demonstrate a secure pension of at least USD 1,000 per month.

Other requirements are standard, such as a valid passport, completed forms, a birth certificate, and payment of fees.

Living more affordably

Although some tourists are surprised by the prices in Costa Rica, the cost of living is generally lower than in Germany or Switzerland. This is especially true if you can do without certain products that are only manufactured and imported abroad.

Taxes (e.g., property taxes) are definitely very low in Costa Rica, which makes homeownership truly enjoyable. You can also find affordable rentals, especially if you're comfortable with Costa Rican standards.

Most retirees will likely pay less for health insurance in Costa Rica. However, this depends on your income. In other words, the larger your pension, the more you'll have to pay to the "Caja" (the Costa Rican pension fund).

Healthy Living

No more excuses! Healthy living in Costa Rica is easy... you just have to want it.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are available year-round throughout the country. So, if you're willing, you can easily switch to a healthy diet here.

The relatively high average age of the local population demonstrates that this works, even though not all locals have access to excellent healthcare.

Excellent Climate

Aside from those who prefer sub-zero temperatures, everyone can find a suitable climate here. If it's too hot for you on the coast, you can easily find other areas where it's less hot. High up in the mountains, it can even get quite cool at times. If that's your thing...

At Lake Arenal, you'll find a very pleasant climate that lasts all year round. Consistently 22-29 degrees Celsius... that sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

Good Medical Care

The quality of medical care in the country is certainly debatable. There are definitely people who have had bad experiences. Overall, however, medical care is good.

An important point to note, though, is that going to a private clinic is quite affordable, so you don't have to rely solely on public healthcare. From a certain age or due to pre-existing health conditions, you should factor this into your budget.

You also need to pay particular attention to your location. Medical care varies drastically depending on the area. The best clinics, especially private ones, are located in and around San Jose. So, before you settle down anywhere, you absolutely must check out the available medical facilities.

However, it's important to note that going to a private clinic is quite affordable, so you don't have to rely solely on public healthcare. Friendly People

Pura Vida is the motto in Costa Rica, and it's no wonder that Costa Rica consistently ranks highly when it comes to overall well-being.

Visitors generally perceive the people of Costa Rica as very friendly. This is especially true if you're not just traveling as a tourist and venture a little off the beaten path. Of course, in tourist areas, foreigners are seen as business and sometimes viewed that way.

However, if you're open-minded, approach the locals, and learn some Spanish, you're sure to encounter open, helpful, and friendly people.

Good Infrastructure

Sure, the state of the roads is often criticized (sometimes justifiably). Traffic in and around San José can also be quite challenging at times. But ultimately, you can get around Costa Rica fairly quickly, even using public transportation.

The infrastructure in Costa Rica is improving year by year, and it's certainly among the best in the world. However, this also depends heavily on where you live. So, if you're extremely dependent on a particular service (like the internet), check early on whether the infrastructure meets your needs. In many places, you can enjoy excellent internet access.

Generally, a very beautiful country

Costa Rica is undoubtedly a very beautiful country with a great deal to offer. Especially if you love nature, there's so much to do and experience.

A tip: With a residence permit, entry fees are reduced.

Ein wichtiger Punkt ist jedoch, dass auch der Gang in eine private Klinik recht kostengünstig ist und du somit nicht nur auf die staatliche Versorgung angewiesen sein musst. Ab einem bestimmten Alter oder aufgrund von bekannten gesundheitlichen Problemen solltest du das in deinem Budget einrechnen.

Aufpassen musst du hier insbesondere auch betreffend deinem Standort. Die medizinische Versorgung variiert extrem je nach Ort. Die besten Kliniken, vor allem im privaten Bereich, befinden sich in und um San Jose. Bevor du dich also an einem Ort niederlässt, musst du dir unbedingt die vorhandenen medizinischen Einrichtungen ansehen.

Freundliche Menschen

Pura Vida ist der „Gruß“ in Costa Rica und es ist kein Wunder, dass Costa Rica immer wieder weit oben zu finden ist, wenn es um die allgemeine Zufriedenheit der Leute geht.

Die Leute in Costa Rica werden von Besuchern insgesamt als sehr freundlich wahrgenommen. Dies trifft insbesondere dann zu, wenn du nicht nur als Tourist unterwegs bist und ein wenig abseits der Touristenorte unterwegs bist. Denn klar, im Touristenort ist der Ausländer eben das Geschäft und wird teilweise auch so angesehen.

Wenn du jedoch offen bist, auf die Einheimischen zugehst und dazu etwas Spanisch lernst, dann wirst du mit Sicherheit auf offene Menschen treffen, die hilfsbereit und freundlich sind.

Gute Infrastruktur

Klar, über die Zustände der Straßen wird gerne mal gelästert (zum Teil zu recht). Zudem sind die Verkehrszustände in und um San José manchmal extrem. Aber schlussendlich kommt man in Costa Rica recht schnell von einem Punkt an den anderen und dies auch mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln.

Die Infrastruktur in Costa Rica ist wird von Jahr zu Jahr besser, jedoch im weltweiten Vergleich bestimmt im oberen Teil.. Auch hier kommt es zum Teil wieder stark auf deinen Wohnort an. Wenn du also von einem Service (z.B. dem Internet) extrem abhängig bist, dann kläre frühzeitig ab, ob die Infrastruktur deinen Vorstellungen entspricht. Vielerorts genießt mit man sehr gutes Internet.

Generell ein sehr schönes Land

Costa Rica ist zweifellos ein sehr schönes Land, das sehr viel zu bieten hat. Insbesondere wenn du auf Natur stehst gibt es hier so vieles zu tun und zu erleben.

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