How Much Does it Actually Cost to Live in Costa Rica? 💰 🇨🇷

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Do you want to know how much it costs to live in Costa Rica? We break down our costs to live in Samara, Costa Rica with monthly and annual expenses. This is based on a family of 4 and our lifestyle, of course you can live cheaper or spend more depending on your level of comfort. We hope this helps in your decision to move to or retire in Costa Rica.
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@dylanbost5760 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the great info! We really appreciate all the time you took and how comprehensive the information is.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it and we're glad it's helping so many people.

@stevenreyes3601 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes thank you for sharing your video. I have a question. Do i have to go thru all paper work at the embassy to live in Costa Rica? I read different rules from immigration offices here in Canada and from Costa Rica. You live there so i guess that you have more experience. My best friend lives in Guapiles. That's where i am planning to move.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

We don't have our residency, the easiest is to go through a lawyer. We've recently heard outlier legal is efficient through out the country

@lindsaythomas5628 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really enjoying this series!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, makes you want to move down?

@charitywilks4092 4 жыл бұрын

Rad video guys! This info is so helpful. Well done!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it! 🍻

@paulstolk2605 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dufresnes, I've been working my way through your videos and want to say how grateful I am that you put these together. We had been looking at Tamarindo but are now thinking of Samara as well. Also from Kelowna.

@VanesaStay 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome helpful video! Thanks! We hope to be there soon!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad you liked it and glad it helped

@guypage790 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks and keep 'em coming!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@judyhowell6742 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Very Helpful. Thanks for making it!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

@TathagataVipassi 4 жыл бұрын

Guys a quick tip for electricity; there are certain time frames during the days when its cheaper to use electricity, for example: - From 8:30 am - 12:30 pm it´s kind of an "active hour", that means that during this timeframe electricity is way more expensive - From 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm it´s called "Valley hour" meaning that it'll be way cheaper - From 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm it´s an active hour again And from 8:00 pm - 8:30 am its night time; the cheapest of all. Keep that in mind in case you´d like to save some money. Not sure if that also applies to an appartment complex. For more info you can go to the official website of the "Grupo Ice" Hope this helps!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Great info thanks!

@lovingatlanta 4 жыл бұрын

👍Pretty accurate. I’ve been visiting CR for the last 20 years and plan to move there or Panama one day. Just found your channel, I’ll check out your other videos as well. 🤗💞🤗

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes it is very accurate because this is exactly what we spend, we didn't fudge any numbers or exaggerate anything. Some people make videos claiming less is spent which us and many others don't understand how. Good choice between here and Panama, we haven't been to Panama yet but definitely want to go check it out one day

@lovingatlanta 4 жыл бұрын

TheDufresnes - 👍Exactly, I agree. 👍Hope you get to visit Panama. 💞

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Oh we will for sure

@TotalHealthTurnAround 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your info!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! We really glad a lot of people are finding this video helpfull.

@Ardentautosports Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed information!

@TurquoiseSunsets 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, we are a family of four also living now 1/2 the year here in Palm Harbor Florida and also we do costs of living in the Philippines where we call our 2nd home. From your breakdown seems Phil is cheaper than Costa Rica but would be nice in traveling back and forth to be in Costa Rica instead of 8,000 miles away like we have been doing. We really enjoy the culture, kindness and respect we receive from the Philippine culture. Thanks for your perspective and video info, it helps us compare our situation. john

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, yes anywhere in south east Asia is cheaper then Costa Rica. We played with the idea of moving over there too but came here first as it's closer for family to come visit.

@xxvishxx 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes Which country in south east asia would you consider if not worried about family visits?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

We first thought Thailand as I have been there and really enjoyed certain areas but it's pretty hard to live there. Also considered the Philippines, Indonesia.

@Int.pablo.e.arias.c 3 жыл бұрын

Great info !!

@cybersecuritypentestinginc2034 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for putting this video and lists together!! Looking forward to our CR move!! Your intel definitely a huge help

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad the videos help!

@mexicoconnectionsguy 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos, very informative..thank-you! Did you guys buy that piece of land or did you lease it!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching. We bought it.

@victorcm5635 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks for sharing

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and we're glad you enjoyed it!

@juliachen2053 4 жыл бұрын

great vid! its Julia from Vancouver bc!!! pura vida

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Pura Vida

@BucketListTravellers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this detailed breakdown. I like how you've got the summary at the end as well. We currently live in Nicaragua, due to the pandemic. Costa Rica was supposed to be the next country on our list and hopefully we can make it over that way at some point. Good to get an idea of how the cost of living compares to where we are now.

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes Nicaragua is much cheaper, there are flights that are entering Costa Rica from Nicaragua and the ports are open. Looks like a vaccine is approved so hopefully that will open land borders

@BucketListTravellers 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes we're amazed at how quickly the vaccines have been developed. Hopefully it will be safe and easy to travel again soon.

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Yes very suspicious, we will not be getting it. Waaaay too risky on a virus that has a crazy high recovery rate

@migaracr 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes What are the risks? Vaccines pose no risk for people. They should force people like you and everyone else to take vaccines so that you do not spread viruses to people who are at risk of dying, even if you recover. That is the whole point of it.

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Haha wow, you need to do some research outside of mainstream media on how the vaccine is made and what it's going to do to people cells and DNA.

@excursionsoflove5200 4 жыл бұрын

Very thorough Thank you

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad you liked it

@RobMoses 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video Chris. Definitely a little surprised at some of the prices. Good info though.

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, ya some pricing is the same as Canada but some stuff is way cheaper!

@titabell360 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your knowledge a great book on expiates very rich and insightful intl publishers and Savy retirements. A global desire for knowledge. Coming from Ontario

@henrypanah3491 Жыл бұрын

Love watching ya'lls videos. So insightful.. Planning on visiting sometime by March of 2022. Would love to meet you guys and get more info about possibly moving there. Meanwhile thanks for all the great content you put out. Cheers

@TheDufresnes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm guessing you mean March of 2023. We do offer our consultation service via email for a fee where we answer any questions you have or come and stay with us here at Sea Casa. Www.seacasasamara.com we make time to sit with our guests who stay.

@Newlifethroughalenscanada 2 жыл бұрын

Great content 👍🏻 Huge dedication and time for these videos. Canada is completely a rip off Escaping canada was like being reborn

@TheDufresnes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Billy65438 Жыл бұрын

Oh your Canadian? I am really thinking of moving there. I hear they welcome Canadians with open arms. Is that true?

@willdouglas1300 4 жыл бұрын

Just found the channel. Love your production and the info you're providing. So you moved down completely, from BC? I'm interested in your business model because I'd like to get out of the US and get to Central America where I can dive and live a healthier life. :) I'd like to end up in a place that has nice ocean and reefs for diving / fishing andalso good amenities. Thanks a lot! Can't wait to see the rest of your videos!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoy the videos, we have a ton of videos that will answer most of your questions you have. Our neighbour is currently in the process of selling his diving company here in samara, maybe that's of interest to you?

@willdouglas1300 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes That would be VERY interesting! I'll continue watching your videos to learn more. I even watch the ads so you get paid! ;) I hope you can increase your subscribers and I hope you and your family are doing well. We should talk...

@waltobringer2928 Жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber and seriously considering immigration to Costa Rica from the US. Thank you for the information!

@dawson1220 4 жыл бұрын

Which property management company did y'all use? Can I view online the rental y'all had that you described as jungle & ocean views?

@bluestarfishsea 2 жыл бұрын

Great info....thanks for sharing! Any types of foods you eat less of or gave up bc the cost wasn’t justified? Are you doing any gardening? Such a short season in Canada but I still do it bc it’s healthy + fun. I bet things grow amazing there!!

@davidhira4076 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. We live in the Orosi Valley at 4,300 feet. We don't need A/C or heat. Water here is $10 US/month for unlimited unmetered wonderful and plentiful water. Property taxes for over 6 acres of mountainside is $200US/year. NOT living in a tourist community is much less expensive than beach and "expat communities".

@edwardyanis1301 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I greatly enjoyed your video. Can you provide me info on your rental until.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, go to www.SeaCasaSamara.com

@ib516 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is an older video, just wanted to say thanks! Ian from Sask

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

It's not that old haha, and you're welcome

@stormystormiest 4 жыл бұрын

Holy kelowna, I love kelowna..I lived there for 2 years it's just beautiful so from kelowna to Costa Rica waw

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Ya Kelowna is nice but it got too busy and we never got to enjoy the outdoors there

@otkayak1 3 жыл бұрын

We are in West Kelowna, the Glenrosa area. We’ve visited CR four times over the past 10 years. Jaco always seemed to be our place. We are now thinking pretty serious about moving down. The nicest part of Kelowna that reminds me of CR are the California quail. Great video! We will be watching all of your videos and learning from your experiences. Lol.... just done with Canada and ready for a new chapter.

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg, thanks for watching. That's great you love Costa Rica but unfortunately Jaco is not a good representation of Costa Rica. Your next visit down you need to come to samara and experience a laid back beach town full of culture where you can mingle with locals. You should come stay with us at Sea Casa as well. Www.seacasasamara.com

@stephaniebarber46 4 жыл бұрын

What months are considered a high season and low season there? I want to search for a rental home and I need to know what the best time frame is to do so I’d like to find something I can lease annually

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9Z8dbxl18zIhGQ.html

@j.bodnarczuk6757 4 жыл бұрын

Very good detailed info, muchos gracias y’all!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! We are glad you enjoyed the video, have a great day!

@fibo12358 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for the breakdown! yet it sounds really like it costs about the same as living here in the states, right? what about 1 person who want to see the water, a nice beach ... what do you think it would cost annually, everything included? i always hear it costs so little to live there but i am thinking when all is said and done, to live nicely like we live here in the US, it is GOING to CO$T. anticipating your response. thank you :). PS - i was hoping that realistically, modern amenities, etc...that for $30k a year, a nice place on the beach would be possible. is that too optimistic a dream to have?

@thebestlifelinkbyob-beyour2495 4 жыл бұрын

As for phone service, you could of went with Movistar. You can get it with a passport, no contract, unlimited internet, 60 minutes to USA free and I'm not sure how many minutes for local calls, I mostly use my phone for internet, and the mobile hotspot is great for other devices to connect to the internet. I pay $10K colones = $17 month

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thanks for sharing

@TheMontanaJackson 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dufresnes! I'm in consideration of leaving the cold winters of Montana for at least mid december through mid-march. If I rent a house, what about is it going to cost me? I know nothing about Costa Rica. I also must be by a operating church, ever go to church in Costa Rica? If so, what was your experience? Thanks!

@crynsky 4 жыл бұрын

We're leaning hard towards Belize but Costa Rica is still in the running. Thank you for the info.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely visit both and if possible stay a few months in each before deciding, we've heard negative things about Belize but haven't been there so we can judge

@crynsky 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes Thank you. Was there on a cruise stop and fell in love. English speaking is a plus for sure. I appreciate the advice and think it is a good idea. A friend suggested Ecuador but I'm a little hesitant on that. Good day and thank you again.

@Sojourney4truth 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much I see it’s 90 day to stay how can I stay longer I must get out of Atlanta as soon as the borders open up. Would I have to leave and go to panama which I know is close and come back to coats rica if so is it one day or a week if you know to get reentry

@ncr3299 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is how it was done before lockdown.

@donaldalbershardt6854 4 жыл бұрын

From San Jose to Panama it is about a 12 hr. trip with a good driver I just did it 2 mo. ago. And every thing is about 1/2 price in Panama .

@figsgrowinflorida649 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! I feel fortunate that my electric bill here in North Central Florida averages around $90.00 per month in a 1475 sq. foot house with central A/C , a swimming pool and two full size refrigerators!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

That's cheap! Ours was more then that in Canada

@figsgrowinflorida649 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes Yes it is from what I have heard other people saying as well. I just got my bill for May and It was $77.00!

@andrewgraham3658 4 жыл бұрын

Ya, but it's Flordia lol. I've been there 3 times and never want to live there, even if the electricity was free!

@figsgrowinflorida649 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewgraham3658 LOL!

@tinalindsey1598 4 жыл бұрын

What?? I'm in Georgia. Pool, house about same size as yours. Our electric bill has been around 250.00 per month for the last twenty years..... How to you get it so cheap????

@sheilakilby5162 4 жыл бұрын

Your rental units look very nice. Which airport is closest to you? Libera or San Jose? Thank you

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We are closest to Liberia, it's only 45 mins away. You should definitely come and stay when things open up again.

@joshb2812 Жыл бұрын

New comment on an older video, I know… My husband and I are watching and I keep saying to myself “why do they look so familiar” Then it dawned on me. I remember you from Kelowna Toyota! Looking forward to watching more of your videos, and anxiously looking forward to a trip to Costa Rica next year and start the property hunt. Hope you’re doing well, have a great week!

@TheDufresnes Жыл бұрын

Haha crazy, glad you found our videos. Definitely come and stay with us at Sea Casa in Samara

@joshb2812 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes It’s a small world!!! We made the escape from the Okanagan as well, but only to northern Alberta 🤣 Will be booking with you guys as soon as I know dates for spring breakup 👍

@TheDufresnes Жыл бұрын

Haha! Awesome we look forward to being your hosts here!

@78datel 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful videos......great job thank you :) ....One question: realy $850 US monthly for school ???? Is it more then house rent.......All schools are so expensive ?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching! $850 is for 2 kids and yes most private accredited schools cost about that much.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

@Silver Legion there are public schools but from what we've be told is it's all in Spanish, it's only for a few hours, it's mostly play so they don't learn as much plus we wanted the accredited school so of our boys decide to go back to Canada or university in another country their education is recognized

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

@Silver Legion yes you can do home school from either country. Neither Shayna or I are the teacher type and besides our kids would miss out on the social aspect which IMO is more valuable then the actual schooling. Do I use geometry every day? No but I do use my knowledge of how to speak with people and in groups. So for us $850 is well worth the money

@Itsyahaidra 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys for sharing this video! I ♥️my country 🇨🇷 but It’s kind of crazy you guys living in there and I living in your country and one reason that I didn’t live in there was because for a Costa Rican people it’s hard to support their families and the income sometimes it’s not enough for us, it’s a little bit expensive but I think is okay for someone who don’t earn Colones there!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching. Yes I can see how it could be difficult to live here on the minimum wage, this is why we do what we can to employ Costa Ricans and pay what they deserve. Where in Canada are you living?

@Itsyahaidra 4 жыл бұрын

TheDufresnes TheDufresnes Thank you for creating jobs for them it is very generous of you, I hope one day to go there I only visit Samara beach in 2013 because I am from the south of the country near of Playa Uvita, Well currently I live NJ USA what I wanted to say was I live in North America but I made a confusion. I’m glad you guys choose my country to live and doing business!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Our friends just moved to uvita last year and are currently building vacation rentals. We'll be heading down there one day to visit and film 😁

@Itsyahaidra 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome place 👏🏻! And you guys visited Manuel Antonio before? can also make a video about there!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Yes we have a couple videos there

@genemaurillo4162 4 жыл бұрын

can one rent an apartment (high or low season) where the rent is a constant and doesn't fluctuate? Thanks.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

There are some out there you just have to search

@wolfgangandrewx2416 4 жыл бұрын

yes of course

@ronco7596 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching ya'lls videos and I'm about ready to make that move

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and you definitely should! You won't be disappointed as long as your willing to change some aspects of life because things are different here but the payoff is great

@elainemccarty1195 4 жыл бұрын

Can you advise on travel to Costa Rica please? My mother is scared to fly but all I see is a round trip cruise.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by advise?

@michaelrosehart5920 3 жыл бұрын

Very interested in coming down to Samara. Canadian here.

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

definitely come to Samara, and when you do stay with us for the most relaxing comfortable stay. www.seacasasamara.com

@stevenreyes3601 4 жыл бұрын

I was in Samara in November 2016.

@danthadon87 4 жыл бұрын

What's the cost range to have a shipping container unit built? And how much do you net profit per unit annually in Costa Rica? Do you build anywhere in Costa Rica? Hello ex Kelowna neighbour I'm from Vancouver.

@dawson1220 4 жыл бұрын

$1500/week in high season? How many weeks are considered in high season? And, what % of those weeks are the rentals booked out?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

That was a place we rented, not sure how much they book out in high season. High season is December to end of april

@ModernAlpha 3 жыл бұрын

Can you compare Costa Rica to any other locations you’ve travelled to for extended stays?

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Thailand

@dawson1220 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😁

@k.5089 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any way yall could update this video after Covid changed things? If there's any changes? Loved the video, it's great info!

@TheDufresnes 2 жыл бұрын

No covid didn't change anything, still very similar to then. We will update this video in the future

@k.5089 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes awesome! Thank you 🌻

@eugeniadonamaria5570 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! I just wanna know how is the process to be resident,you still don't have the residency??

@milsimalain 4 жыл бұрын

i ll be at samara next july during the québec construction vacation , let me know where you are at

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, you should book and stay at Sea Casa www.SeaCasaSamara.com

@amywalker7515 3 жыл бұрын

Are these expenses, like taxes, electricity, etc. for your business or for a regular home/apartment with 2-3 bedrooms?

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Regular home

@frank77dk 4 жыл бұрын

The cost for schooling, is that for a private school? Or would this apply to the regular school system also? Thanks

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

That's a private school

@kwp4047 4 жыл бұрын

whats the best time of year to get a good deal on a rental?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Sept, Oct and November are the best times to get the best prices on rentals as it's rainy season. May and June are second cheapest. That's what we base our pricing on

@jayaz8864 4 жыл бұрын

how much is a fair size house price and if your canadian can you buy property in costa rica?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Prices vary like anywhere and watch all of our videos to answer your questions. Here one on property kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fcyYpcp_l-DIZ6M.html

@craigglewis 4 жыл бұрын

These depend on the area that you live in, in CR. The Caribbean side is cheaper. As for Medical, it's 8-10% of your income.

@dawson1220 4 жыл бұрын

What's the cost of hiring a property management service?

@jwalkerC21 Жыл бұрын

Thank you good job

@Billy65438 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I am Canadian and I am thinking of moving there.

@piusoneill515 4 жыл бұрын

How much would a parcel of land cost? Average?

@johnwalter5875 4 жыл бұрын

To Save on Electricity, is SOLAR an available option ? Like to get an idea of your rate to build fabricated ocean container domiciles to rent year round

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Solar is an option but we've discussed in another comment. It's illegal to go completely off grid, you can only use 40 percent of your solar and you have to sell the rest to the electrical company as well us stay on grid. It take about 7 years to get your return on investment.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry we don't discuss pricing on here

@kariwinford6891 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I look for rentals online?

@NomadDesignHouse 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a tough topic, because cost of living varies so greatly in any part of the world depending on your desired lifestyle! It’s nice to see others here who are not retirees living on a pension. We had so many comments on our video criticizing what groceries we bought and saying we could live much cheaper on rice and beans... haha

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it's all relative to how you want to live, yes we've cut out a lot of crappy food because it was about convenience when we worked so much but it's all about budgeting too. We've had people also comment on how it's cheaper when your not living near the beach which maybe it is a bit. Rice and beans are good but we like variety which is why we make different cooking videos. Plus we have room on our property to grow things

@elizabethafton575 4 жыл бұрын

I’m moving to Costa Rica soon!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Good choice

@ajaybaby3174 4 жыл бұрын

Me and my girlfriend planning on moving down to costa rica do we got to be married to combine our income to be approved to move down because we planning on renting a house together????

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

That depends on if you want to apply for residency. If your planning to leave every 3 months to renew your tour is visa then it doesn't matter. As for obtaining residency and not married uou would need to speak with a lawyer about that

@MariTatoProducer 4 жыл бұрын

When you say you pay $450 a month on electricity is this for each apartment or the whole complex. I am just curious.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Shayna clearly says when the rentals are busy it's $450 and normally around $300.

@MariTatoProducer 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes per month?

@MariTatoProducer 4 жыл бұрын

electricity and how much are the rentals?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Yes per month, at the end of the video we have a complete written breakdown

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

The nightly rental prices vary on time of year, you can go to our website and click on the Airbnb link to see the different dates and prices 😊

@piusoneill515 4 жыл бұрын

Wow nothing better then sheets hung out on the line..the smell is fantastic..

@idn9605 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all these helpful infos. I had a question, what informations do you have about the cost of cleaning ladies or gardeners, etc... I lived in Panama when I was younger and it was very common to have people at home, is it the same in Costa Rica? Thank you in advance for your answer :-).

@TheDufresnes Жыл бұрын

Minimum wage here is 1700 colones per hour. But pricing to have people do these types of jobs vary.

@idn9605 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes Thank you! 🙂

@Indigenous_Patriot_1175 4 жыл бұрын

Question, how is renewable energy in Costa Rica( solar)

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Great question. You can have solar but you cannot go off grid, you can only use so much of your own solar electricity and you have to sell unused to the electrical company

@tandord491 4 жыл бұрын

in terms of the country, Costa Rica runs with 100% renewable energy and it has been like that the past 3-4 years, the cost per house its expensive as Canada cuz a lot of that money goes to the government

@blaineburnie6890 2 жыл бұрын

I’m traveling back to Samara tomorrow to look for long term rental before I buy. Any assistance you can give would be greatly appreciated.

@TheDufresnes 2 жыл бұрын

Look up manage my property samara. There is not much available right now unfortunately but maybe they know of something

@davidjones535 4 жыл бұрын

May I ask would it help your monthly power bill if you put solar panels on top of the roof of your three buildings and maybe those little wind mills ??

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

We looked into it and you can only use a certain amount of solar, you can not go off grid in Costa Rica so the ROI wasn't great enough for us to pursue.

@MsMed80 4 жыл бұрын

What town and city do you live in CR? This area sounds least expensive than other areas in CR.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

We live in Samara, check out our other videos

@MariTatoProducer 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, the nearest airport is more than 3 hours away. Do you travel much outside of Costa Rica? One thing to consider would be to be close to the airport in case of family emergency. I would say.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

The nearest airport is an hour and 45 minutes away near Liberia on all freshly paved roads, it super easy to get to. We've been to Nicaragua a few times but one of the reasons we liked the Nicoya peninsula is the proximity to the international airport.

@ronalddrzewicki5786 4 жыл бұрын

Can use solar to offset the electricity?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Only a portion can be used by law here, the return on investment is 7 to 10 years

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

It is illegal here to go 100% off grid. You have to tie in and sell your extra and only use 40% of your own made electricity

@alanastribling3290 3 жыл бұрын

Is this based on your family of four AND all your rentals? Any suggestions for those who want to rent, not buy?

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Just our family

@homeincostarica914 2 жыл бұрын

I always say "you can live much cheaper in Costa Rica"... but... "it depends on how you want to live and where". If you want to keep living with the same standard from US or Europe, there is a chance that life is more expensive here in Costa Rica.

@daveclarke2761 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thanks. Planning on leaving the South African military after 24 yrs service, and hoping to apply for a teaching position in Costa Rica. it'd be great to somehow email you, but I'll check your website out, rather. Gracias, senor Gascoyne.

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, congrats on retirement! What do you teach?

@daveclarke2761 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes just emailed you off your seacasasamara website. Can teach music, and going to expand that to English. Check you're email, pal. Thanks again. Great vids.

@daveclarke2761 4 жыл бұрын

And no, not retired... Yet. Still a "youngster"... 43...

@calebmora4831 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a costa rican teacher if you have any question. I can tell you salaries in private schools are half than public ones, but is not easy get a job in the public schools

@rodvarmo 4 жыл бұрын

Also beaches and tourist spots are a lot more expensive than towns or San Jose

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, grocery prices are pretty much the same as everywhere depending on what you buy. Kolbi and cable tica are the same. Electricity is the same. If anything rent is more expensive in San Jose as it is a city. If you are talking about eating out then maybe but we've been to San Jose and restaurants are just as expensive. So not sure what you are referring too

@legendvalley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@mark-ni5ey 4 жыл бұрын

hi , i am looking to buy in costa rica and i would like to ask some questions!!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We offer a consultation service, we've done this with a few people. It's $50 an hour and we can do a video chat on zoom, skype or Facebook messenger.

@fibo12358 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes then YOU guys are now my officially 1st potential "connection" for one day purchasing there. i hear a place ON the beach, or a direct short walk to the water can be found for $100k...would you say that is a "for sure!" or a "well, sure, but the beach might not be nice", or ... what?

@johnway9853 3 жыл бұрын

Can't imagine the 100 thumbs down on this video, explain yourselves thumbs down voters! Great video giving us your experiences. Thanks so much!

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Haha we think it's just jealous people

@billyrogers2208 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Sorry for all the comments lol, have two kids crawling all over me. How do I set up a call with you? How much is it? Thanks

@TheDufresnes 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, please Email us at Seacasasamara@gmail.com it's $100 USD per hour, we set it up through zoom. We look forward to helping you!

@Chenzaloon 4 жыл бұрын

My rent and utilities are about $220 (3 bedroom house) I basically live off $350 a month food and rent with a cat n dog

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Yes very doable in certain places for sure but it depends on style of living and how many people are in the house.

@Chenzaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! For the young single people out there looking for a cheap place so they can focus on building an online business, you can do it here in costa rica for sure!

@Chenzaloon 4 жыл бұрын

your containers are looking good BTW!

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They are so fun to design and build. Our plan is to build our own separate bedroom out of a 20 foot

@riseinlove3697 4 жыл бұрын

Would you mind disclosing what general area you are renting in, for it to be so affordable?

@tracetrinh 4 жыл бұрын

Pura Vida!...how big is your lot btw?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Pura Vida! Our lot is 1300 square meters or 1/3 of an acre

@tracetrinh 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes what was the cost for the containers and built for your place and the guest units?

@StevenDavisPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

is solar not an option there for power?

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't make sense to price wise

@roryfallis 3 жыл бұрын

hi Chris hope you and the family is well plus living in Costa Rica is a bonus :-) you should do conversion in euro and British pounds that would be pretty cool to know

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

It's easy for our euro viewers to use the XE app. I didn't want to make it to confusing so I only did USD and CAD which most of our viewers and guests are from. Thanks for watching.

@roryfallis 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes thank you getting back to me Chris 👍🏻 hope you have a great Christmas 🎄

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

Same to you! Pura Vida

@MsMed80 4 жыл бұрын

You didn’t mention cable. How does that work? Cost?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

We don't have cable but Cable Tica is a good option, look up their website

@alexmarchant8020 3 жыл бұрын

you can pay 64 USD every month for internet and cable service, (TV Digital Plus + Internet 100 Mbps ₡38.650 colones)

@stevenreyes3601 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys. Thank you for the information. I live in Canada. Milton to be more specific. I am planning to buy a piece of land. Not too close from the beach. Also i need more information on what do i need to do to apply for immigration papers. I am a Canadian citizen. I know Scotia bank is in San Jose. I have been in Costa Rica 3 times in 3 consecutive year. I speak Spanish and i work in health care in Mississauga..

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We are not life planners, sorry. Watch this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9GEaNCWqbHdmWg.html and find yourself a good lawyer that knows the immigration process. Outlier legal has a good track record

@stevenreyes3601 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes thank you. Have a good evening...

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you too. 😁

@JohnReel 4 жыл бұрын

He Steven. We're in Guelph and just sold our house to move to CR. Been researching this for a while. Look me up if you want to chat.

@macsimuse4401 4 жыл бұрын

What's up, can it bcm possible to stay, what it costs, to rent from u?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, please visit our website www.seacasasamara.com there is links to Airbnb on there

@sixtoventura2595 3 жыл бұрын

Are there power outages that occur often, frequently or never? How often do major storms happen?

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

In Samara not that ofter, we do get power blips that is just for a second but nothing major. The major storms we've seen have been Sept Oct but not that often

@sixtoventura2595 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if the major cities on either coasts suffer from this or not?

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

There is no real major cities on the coasts, there are towns like tamarindo and Jaco but I don't think so ICE has done a lot of improvements to the power supply

@redhouse1002 4 жыл бұрын

This was SO helpful! And FYI - in Upstate NY we say "pop" too, so I speak your language! :)

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I guess it's so close to Canada that's why! Thanks for watching

@redhouse1002 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes Yes. We use your coins interchangeably with ours. But we don't say "eh!"

@laverdadbuscador 4 жыл бұрын

I'm from update new york (utica) and definitely don't say "pop". Everyone is utica either says soda OR coke....even if it's not a coke. I now live in Oregon which all the natives here say pop for soda.

@amywalker7515 3 жыл бұрын

@@laverdadbuscador I'm an upstater too and we all say "soda" here. Must be you folks who live by the border who call it "pop".

@chrismundy8778 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to move from the UK. Can my online business be ok for employment?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Yes any online employment will work! You can either do border runs every 90 days or if you make over $2500 USD a month you can apply for residency

@justinshaw6173 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes interesting (pre-planning a potential move) I thought that only retirees could qualify for that? Info I saw was that we would need $60K in a bank account. Any info you've got on this would be helpful :)

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

We offer our consultation service if you need questions answered before you move. We've helped a lot of people change their lives for the better.

@justinshaw6173 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes sweet I'll keep that in mind as we get closer :)

@TheDufresnes 3 жыл бұрын

For sure, we do around 4 a week now and everyone loves it! Pura Vida

@DerwinDaDestroyer 4 жыл бұрын

How much is the cost of a Single Unit Shipping Containers? USD or CRC

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

We build can them for around 45,000usd

@DerwinDaDestroyer 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDufresnes thanks for the speedy response!!!

@DerwinDaDestroyer 4 жыл бұрын

Also what's the estimated time of completion? (If everything possible went wrong e.g. tools, measurements, weather)

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

@@DerwinDaDestroyer 3 months

@spage2102 4 жыл бұрын

So for a normal family it'll be around $80 a week for food?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that could work

@wolfgangandrewx2416 4 жыл бұрын

ah. no. unless you like Tico food. or all veggies and pinto

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

No, if you shop wisely you can make it work! Without buying expensive imported food. I am also a chef and can make delicious food with cheap fresh veggies, basic pantry ingredients, spices and butcher meat. If you want to buy imported cheeses and meats then no $80 won't work

@theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975 4 жыл бұрын

Can you drink the water?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

We drink the water every day

@avpr1c 4 жыл бұрын

Can you get Amazon Prime in CR?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

Amazon prime for watching shows from the USA, yes with a VPN. As for shipping no, but apparently they do offer international shipping and you can use the company box correros through Miami

@adrianmantilla4211 3 жыл бұрын

You can actually order directly from Amazon in CR. I do it all the time, orders arrive within 5 days.

@LuchoCastle_11 4 жыл бұрын

Most of the services are pretty ok in price in CR but because 99% of the country's electricity comes from renewable sources it's more expensive since more money goes into maintenance and what not. I've heard that the pricing on properties is pretty fair (it also depends on where you are looking to buy obviously) but what was your experience in that area?

@TheDufresnes 4 жыл бұрын

This is true and the reliability of the electricity has gotten better. Property is more expensive then we had read before moving down closer to the beaches you can expect to pay $100 and up per square meter.