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OldMark

OldMark

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in Costa Rica

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Registration: 28 September 2012

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OldMark replied to a thread
10 years ago
justachicaincostarica

How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica

Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...

OldMark

Great advice!! Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
jerry reid

restaurants by jerry reid

Will be in Alajuela in Oct., would like the name of a nice restaurant to take my wife for an anniversary dinner. Will be on a Saturday.

OldMark

No, they are both in the direction of Poas volcano. Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
jerry reid

restaurants by jerry reid

Will be in Alajuela in Oct., would like the name of a nice restaurant to take my wife for an anniversary dinner. Will be on a Saturday.

OldMark

Xandari or Mirador del Valle, both offer a nice view. Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
jerry reidelbach

Caja plan by jerry reidelbach

Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...

OldMark

INS is a good option if you need insurance in Costa Rica. I can just speak from my own experience and I was insured by the CAJA for over a year without having residency. ARCR is a helpful organization, but it is always better to go directly to the ... Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
jerry reidelbach

Caja plan by jerry reidelbach

Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...

OldMark

From where did you get this assumption , because I do not agree ?It's no assumption! I just went through the whole process and received my residency this year. I was just in the ARCR office and asked this question. I was told I would not be ... Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
jerry reidelbach

Caja plan by jerry reidelbach

Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...

OldMark

My understanding is that once you get approved for the residency by the immigration department , then you have to join the CAJA . this is the last step to get the "cedula" .You have to join the CAJA befor you can apply for residency! So you cannot ... Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
jerry reidelbach

Caja plan by jerry reidelbach

Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...

OldMark

can we buy into the Caja plan until we become Residence?Officially not, but it is possible. To be in the CAJA is a requirement when applying for residency, so in reality you can join the CAJA without having residency. Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
Markus1605

German citizien, currently °µÍø½ûÇø in Hungary, will maybe move to C.R. by Markus1605

Dear All, first of all thank you for spend some time, reading my questions and inputs. I just registerd here and first of all I want to tell you some more details about my person. My Name is Markus from Germany and I am currently living in Hungary, ...

OldMark

3) I have heard that I have to pay also for health insurance, even if my company would pay for a private health insurance in Europe?Yes, you will have to pay public health insurance. 5) Do I have to pay tax also for my company car and the flat in ... Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bekal848

Moving Help by Bekal848

Hey everyone, I am new here, and hopefully can get some questions answered that Google apparently doesn't like to help me with. I was trying to find hard, legit information on what actual cost of living numbers in Costa Rica Colones might be. ...

OldMark

Hi Brian, There are several internet and cable providers. Here are the internet rates from ICE, rates are in USD: grupoice.com/wps/portal/kHogar_paquetes_tarifas/#.UI6WB2eh3To An alternative would be Cabletica. Here is a link to their page, you ... Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scott365

Safety Concerns by Scott365

I've been researching Costa Rica for awhile as my wife and I are considering coming down for a vacation as a first step to possibly moving there as we get close to retiring. The main safety concern I've read about is petty theft. Plus, I'm not ...

OldMark

Please, do the research and decide for yourself.I totally agree with that. But statistics can lie and in addition to a proper research you should visit Costa Rica for longer period. The homicide rate of Costa Rica is much higher than the one of the ... Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scott365

Safety Concerns by Scott365

I've been researching Costa Rica for awhile as my wife and I are considering coming down for a vacation as a first step to possibly moving there as we get close to retiring. The main safety concern I've read about is petty theft. Plus, I'm not ...

OldMark

Plus, I'm not really sure what to make of the photo's I've seen of houses with bars on the windows and doors. Is it really that bad?Barbwire, fences, gates, bars on windows are a big part of Central American culture, seems like you have never been ... Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
Mex Boomergirl

Cost of living in San Jose CR by Mex Boomergirl

We are presently living in Mexico near Guadalajara, but coming to Costa Rica in Jan to visit and possibly move to in a year. We would appreciate any advice, thanks. Stella (Mex boomergirl)

OldMark

That is a very informative website! I just signed up for the newsletter gloriamy. Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
hermeuto

Rent in Costa Rica by hermeuto

Hello : This is Hermeuto once again .Now I am triyng to meet people who is able to offer a suitable place to rent ,there in Costa Rica - I mean a confortable house ,economical one not necesary placeed downtown ,but with some facilities ...

OldMark

Did you already search on the internet? There are many offers online. I recommend you not to look only at the offers made for °µÍø½ûÇøs, you might get a better deal if you look at the "regular" listings. Just search Google/ Yahoo/ Bing for "alquiler ... Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
Richmondrob

Cost of living in Costa Rica by Richmondrob

Mamapacha, What are the rentals cost there? What does electricity run per month. I hear it's hot and AC bills are high? Thanks.

OldMark

Especially in the rainy season it is sometimes not easy to line dry. But there are tumble dryers that run on gas and are more economic than the ones that run with electricity. Like crenvy already posted electricity rates are graduated. In many ... Read More

OldMark replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Costa Rica by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Costa Rica, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

OldMark

1. climate 2. beaches 3. nature 4. ticos 5. it's a politically stable country Read More