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Carol Nickerson replied to missy's topic in Open Forum - Topics NOT specifially related to Life in Costa Rica
Went Florida in Sept. on AA. Economy the 1st checked bag $25. So not free if economy. -
I always refer to myself as legal immigrant/guest in Costa Rica. Expat was not a word in my vocabulary. I first heard this word reference from an American so thought it was an american thing. So that word never comes to my mind when referring to myself. I don't mind which word immigrant or expat people use. I shall stick to immigrant. I hear many people with no residency referring to themselves as expats which does fit "living out of their homeland". i prefer legal immigrant for myself as more defined than expat. Only my personal opinion.
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I have tico friend ,my tico caretaker/security & a Holland friend/neighbor who is permeant resident that all have the info for who to contact if i can't speak for myself. They have family phone numbers,my medical CAJA number,passport #,cedilla number,little medical history that is important like rare blood type & allergies,etc. They also have key to get in in an emergency. I have had this set up since living here for 4 1/2 years. My family in turn has their info & knows who they are in case they call.
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I found there were stores with just about anything you want. I looked around a lot But didn't really go for shopping. did buy camera,clothes,etc. There was lots of choice. easy to get around,lots places to eat. lots malls but I liked Albrook Shopping mall price wise from cheaper up . Some malls were too expensive for my taste. www.albrookmall.com/
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Not sure about Nicaragua listed as the safest country in Central America. Mind you I like Nicaragua. If you check web there are statements about being 2nd safest or equal to Costa Rica. Don't take 1 statement as gospel truth.
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Panama does not have socialized health care. Similar in USA some time back. Buy insurance,co-pays,approval for procedures, getting reimbursed for when you must pay up front. Sort of 20/80 with co-pays. lab, xrays, is pay up front. Insurance may approve x amt. dollars they will pay for your surgery but the cost of the surgery probably much higher. Lots about their health care on the web.
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Can you really still find rentals under $500/month?
Carol Nickerson replied to PamK's topic in Real Estate in Costa Rica
Pam that is a 2011 post. I live in Playa del Coco for 3 & 1/2 years. I have a town house. 2 bed & 2 1/2 baths,2 storey. own laundry room in my home,includes cable & internet. Fully furnished inc. all appliances etc. nice furniture. Small pool. Total 4 homes on property. I pay $450 + $15 month water plus my electric. About 100 meters to beach. There are lots rentals $400-$500 month & usually include cable/internet. Some studio or 1 or 2 bed. best to arrange before high season Nov. - April. Best to arrive & stay in B/B or such then ask about & get a place. i stayed B/B 2 nights then found this place. Ads on internet,Craigs list etc. usually listing high prices. Best to check store boars,ask locals or drive around & see rent signs.