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Useful Tips to Avoid “Gringo Prices” in Costa Rica
You can go to Costa Rica without having to pay “gringo” prices. How? In this article, Román offers helpful tips.
Living in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, on US$ 1,200 a month
Costa Rica is not as cheap as other countries in the region, but with good budget planning, you can enjoy an excellent quality of life.
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Costa Rica Cost of Living
A move to Costa Rica is a chance to enjoy a tropical paradise with many of the same amenities available in the U.S., often at a less expensive price.
Living in Cuenca, Ecuador on $1,500 per Month
My retired husband and my still-working self moved from the U.S. to Cuenca, Ecuador. Our income sources include both our Social Security payments plus my income from my online school. We watch our budget. Pre-Pat Planning Because Ecuador uses the US dollar, it’s attractive to people from the US. Understanding money here is easy. In general, […]
Living on $700 a Month in Ecuador
Rumor has it one can live on very little money by moving overseas. Is it true? I recently spoke with one man who claims to be living well in Ecuador on $700 a month. He agreed to share how he does it. Louis Bourgeois is a North American expat living on a small farm outside Cuenca, […]
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Ecuador Cost of Living
For those of you who are looking for an economical living, Ecuador is a very attractive destination in terms of the cost of living. The monthly income requirement for a pensioner is $800 U.S., and that is a figure that can provide a comfortable lifestyle, even if it is a bit frugal. A big attraction […]