Why Costa Rica Real Estate?
Culture
High Standard of Living
National statistics and the census bureau show it: The highest standards of living in Latin America with a purchasing power that is much greater than in the United States or Canada. Most importantly, people who experience Costa Rica are concluding that it has a fantastic standard of living to offer a property owner and real estate owners from abroad. One can live in luxury for a couple thousand dollars a month. The country is truly a bargain compared to most places in the world for retirement, real estate prospectors and developers and second home buyers.
Expatriates and real estate owners from abroad have found that Costa Rica's high standard of living offers a lower cost of living. Costa RIca has a foreigner friendly government, steadiness politically with low levels of violent crime, a low cost of quality medical care and prescription drugs, a very stable real estate market along with the gracious Costa Rican people and culture. Those on a fixed income like a pension, social security or investment interest experience a higher standard of living and get more for their money than they can in the United States, Canada and Europe. With pleasant temperatures year round, there is no need for heating. All of the modern conveniences are available in malls and stores throughout the country. Roads are paved, homes have satellite TV and high speed internet and the water is safe to drink.
Costa Rica's health care is first rate. Life expectancy in Costa Rica is near the top in the world. Education is first rate with two major universities and a 98% literacy rate. Costa Rican culture is full of history and pride. Those who visit or live in Costa Rica who are from abroad marvel at the "Pura Vida" life style that Costa Rica brings.
