Anyone from, or live in Costa Rica here?

[Dave Kaminski]

Hey guys!

Adrienne, some friends and I are gonna be in Costa Rica for the colder months up North (fall/winter) and are curious as to who wants to hang out while we're down there!

I'll be arriving sooner (as I like the cold less :P) and am also curious about where and what people would suggest. I'm thinking a 3-5 bedroom home on 4 acres should be fine, since I'd like to build a mini-ramp of my own and not bother any of my neighbors with my skating!

Let us know

[seeker5]

What's the purpose other then escaping the winter - is it cheaper to live in costa rica then in the U.S.?

[Dave Kaminski]

I currently reside in Toronto; but yes, Costa Rica is DIRT cheap compared.

What I suggested (4 acre farm-ish land, 3-5 bd 2-4 bath) shouldn't cost more than $1500 a month, and we'll probably find it for half of that!

A cook and a maid will be cheap cheap, and will make life all the more enjoyable. The pool, hammocks, the weather, the many stones-throw scenes of paradise in the lush forest, many places to hike and explore, a new culture to learn from!

I'm paying $325 a month for a room in a 3 bedroom house now, so it's not like it's costly, but the costs of living in general are lower there.

[seeker5]

Originally Posted by Dave Kaminski

I currently reside in Toronto; but yes, Costa Rica is DIRT cheap compared.

What I suggested (4 acre farm-ish land, 3-5 bd 2-4 bath) shouldn't cost more than $1500 a month, and we'll probably find it for half of that!

A cook and a maid will be cheap cheap, and will make life all the more enjoyable. The pool, hammocks, the weather, the many stones-throw scenes of paradise in the lush forest, many places to hike and explore, a new culture to learn from!

I'm paying $325 a month for a room in a 3 bedroom house now, so it's not like it's costly, but the costs of living in general are lower there.

Wow.

So you'll probably end up living on $500-600/month per person for all expenses paid - room, maid, cook, food...?

[Dave Kaminski]

Keep dreaming - I'll be spending quite a bit still, but just to get a semi-regular winter home into the shape that I'd like it.

I may have to just rent some warehouse space to put my mini ramp in instead of outside since it can rain something serious down their during the... rainy season.

[Adrienne]

I am really looking forward to it!
I cant wait!!!!

TO answer your questions seeker.. we probably could do it much cheaper then we are (i am planning to spend around 600 a month for food, shelter, etc) I am sure i may some months spend more for certain activities, but i am thinking my basic living expenses will be around 600 and anything over that is discretionary spending for kiteboarding, hiking, scuba diving, or whatever adventure i am up for! And i am up for alot of adventures!
That reminds me.. i need to learn spanish.. good thing they have a DS game for it!

As Dave has said in other posts, other people are welcome to join us.

[Dave Kaminski]

They are more than welcome - we encourage it!

Adrienne - I'm excited to see you spending that much less than me. I think I'll be spending almost 4 times as much!

[seeker5]

Originally Posted by Adrienne

TO answer your questions seeker.. we probably could do it much cheaper then we are (i am planning to spend around 600 a month for food, shelter, etc) I am sure i may some months spend more for certain activities, but i am thinking my basic living expenses will be around 600

Wow, that sounds very cool. Have you been to Costa Rica yet? I'm just wondering if you're making this statement from experience or from projection.

As Dave has said in other posts, other people are welcome to join us.

Is there some more info that you guys have posted in some other threads/posts on this forum?

Was curious when you guys were going, for how long, etc.

[StellaBlue]

Originally Posted by seeker5

Wow, that sounds very cool. Have you been to Costa Rica yet? I'm just wondering if you're making this statement from experience or from projection.



Is there some more info that you guys have posted in some other threads/posts on this forum?

Was curious when you guys were going, for how long, etc.

That sounds awesome! I don't know you guys but I am jealous and want to come!

[Dave Kaminski]

No need to be jealous! It's totally doable.

You could do the same thing without us too, wherever you want to live!

[StellaBlue]

Originally Posted by Dave Kaminski

No need to be jealous! It's totally doable.

You could do the same thing without us too, wherever you want to live!

Yes, I suppose . Do you have jobs that allow you to support yourselves wherever or are you just planning on going down there and finding something to do?

[Dave Kaminski]

Adrienne and I are both programmers/developers, actually, so as long as we have a computer and broadband we're pretty much fine.