🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Rentista/nomad vibes, nature, and a higher budget
Costa Rica is premium-nature LatAm: above-average safety, US-like prices; San José, Escazú, and the coasts are popular.
At a glance
Capital: San José
Language: Spanish
Currency: Colón (CRC) / USD
Guide sections
- Visa and legal stay - Entry, residence, extensions
- Housing - Rent, areas, contracts
- Cost of living - Monthly budget
- Work and internet - Remote work, coworkings, connectivity
- Banking and money - Accounts, cards, transfers
- Healthcare - Insurance, clinics
- Transport - City and intercity
- Community - Expats, chats, networking
- Before you arrive - Relocation checklist