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Summary: We found it very helpful
Review: Great Book! The self-guided tour chapter was very helpful. I thought the book in general had very useful information. I also liked the chapters "Starting Small Business". What we liked most was that it was a straight forward reference book without the "fluff" found in some of the other books.
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Summary: Most Reliable Source of Information
Review: Great Book! The self-guided tour chapter was very helpful. I thought the book in general had very useful information. I also liked the chapters "Starting Small Business". What we liked most was that it was a straight forward reference book without the "fluff" found in some of the other books.
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Summary: Most Reliable Source of Information
Review: Great Book! The self-guided tour chapter was very helpful. I thought the book in general had very useful information. I also liked the chapters "Starting Small Business". What we liked most was that it was a straight forward reference book without the "fluff" found in some of the other books.
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Summary: Living Oveseas Costa Rica
Review: Having just returned from an extended trip to Costa Rica I can say this book answered many of my questions I had. The housing section was very helpful and some real estate agents mentioned that they refer to it with their new clients. Many of the contacts listed in the book were also helpful.
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Summary: Living Oveseas Costa Rica
Review: Having just returned from an extended trip to Costa Rica I can say this book answered many of my questions I had. The housing section was very helpful and some real estate agents mentioned that they refer to it with their new clients. Many of the contacts listed in the book were also helpful.
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Summary: This Guide is not up to date!
Review: I just used this book here in Costa Rica and found that some of the info. wasn't correct. As the Residents Asociation states the cost of living is much higher than as described in this book.
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Summary: We found it very helpful
Review: My wife and I found this guide covers the important topics for newcomers making the move. The chapters on starting a small business and stories about foreigners living there were helpful to us.
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Summary: Save Your Money
Review: My wife and I just read this guidebook. The cover is nice and it does contain some general information. However, the information about the car taxes is inaccurate. It doesn't reflect the new changes in taxes. The part about a couple being able to live on $1000 is way off base. You may call or the Costa Rican Residents Association and ask them what kind of a lifestyle a couple can have on $1000 a month. They recommend $1500 to $2000 to have a decent life here. Clearly the author hasn't done his research.My husband and I are shocked that this book extolls the virtues of the Hotel del Rey. Said establishment exploits women shamelessly by letting prostitution flourish there. ¨They even bill themselves as the "Largest Brothel in Cenral America" and have a photo of the owner in this guidebook. We've stayed at the hotel and were shocked by what happens there. There was a shooting at the Del Rey last week and several people were woulded including a tourist. I don't see how the book can recommend that hotel given the above.
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Summary: WHAT IS THE COST OF LIVING IN COSTA RICA?
Review: The below budget is a estimate that you can expect for two people to live on in Costa Rica. (p.44 of book) Rent(3Bd 2ba hm in good area)....$350.. Housekeeper(5 days PT)....$116.. Food....$200.. Electricity.....$30.. Water....$10.. Telephone (local calls)....$20.. Cable TV....$25.. Transportation (bus,taxi).$50.. Health Ins....$90.. Miscellaneous....$200.. Entertainment....$130.. ....TOTAL $1221... Many of you will spend more then this, some will spend less. The bottom line is you can live in Costa Rica, today, on $1221, comfortably. Many North Americans move to Costa Rica and live like tourist and end up spending as much as if they lived in the states. Don't move there until you've done your research. Good Luck!
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