Costa Rica Relocation & Container Shipping to Costa Rica

You’ve likely heard a Costa Rica relocation story. No one ever talks of relocation like “It was ok.” It’s either great or terrible. A successful relocation doesn’t happen accidentally. It depends on a number of factors. Here are ten important steps to a successful relocation to Costa Rica.

It starts with doing your research. Prepare for life in Costa Rica. Read what other expats have to say. Find current blogs to follow. Pay attention even to negative opinions about the difficulties of life overseas.

Really organize your finances. Monetary troubles often send people back home. Planning is crucial. Budget for unexpected costs and always wait until you create a nest egg to fall back on before taking the plunge. Learn about the local cost of living and what it entails. You probably can live for $200 a month but it will be in a home with three walls, no flooring, and cooking rice
with one pot.

Apply for residency before moving if possible. It’s less costly that way. You may qualify for legal residency as a retiree or investor, among other categories. Realize not everyone qualifies and this could leave you living with a tourist visa instead of residency.

False expectations will arise but you can avoid becoming disenchanted by them by simply realizing every country has challenges. Make sure you have an idea of the difficult aspects of Costa Rica relocation ahead of time and develop a strategy to handle frustrations.

Rent before buying to check out the area you have in mind. Wait at least six months to see the place in both seasons. A temporary arrangement can save a lot of headaches. You may realize you like the town but would never want to stay permanently on that particular block, for example. Your new neighbors will advise you of helpful tips for buying.

Plan to spend some time learning Spanish. It’s not necessary but will enrich your life. It’s not easy to just pick up. I’d suggest a formal school for a couple months.

Ask where the town’s park and farmers market is. Act like part of your new community, go to every festival. Soon you will feel like you fit in.

Make local friends. It’s common to talk to neighbors. You’ll likely see the same faces over and over at the local coffee shop. Strike up small talk and soon you’ll be having weekly coffee at a new friends’ house.

Keep an open mind and make sure you adjust to your new culture instead of asking it to adjust to you. Talk about the differences but don’t let them get to you. There’s no sense complaining about inefficiency because accepting it is engrained in the culture and it’s here to stay.

In addition to flexibility, try to stay positive. Your life will change, in parts for the better and in other ways negatively. Chose to focus on the positive for a happy transition abroad & Costa Rica Relocation.

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