What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Costa Rica?
We asked expats what a typical home or apartment in Costa Rica is like. They answered...
"I live in a luxury home minutes from the beach, ferry, and a multitude of activities and shopping and dining. This is a typical expat home and lifestyle on an upper scale," wrote a member who made the move to Paquera, Costa Rica.
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"Most expats live in condos or houses with small gardens and enormous fences with barbered wire," explained one expat living in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Costa Rica?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.