I am of color, and have lived in Costa Rica for 6 years. I own a beachfront on the Pacific side. My property tax and corporation tax, is only $600.00 a year! In terms of expenses, it boils down to lifestyle and expectations. If you want a North American lifestyle when shopping in CR, expect higher prices with import duties and taxes. CR recently added a new 13% VAT tax. I know of American and Canadian expats who live in CR merely on social security. I have lived in several countries, and choose to stay in CR. People always ask me why I live in CR, my response is freedom, healthier living, and living with natural flora and fauna. After experiencing freedom, I could never return to The Divided States of America, its police state, racism, inequality and the government's financial shafting. Pura Vida

At this time I see no benefit to living in the US.

You guys do so well together!! - You just pick up after each other - not trying to out talk or compete with each other. I can see a lot of harmony and mutual respect and compatibility in this relationship. Thanks for the info...

their vibrations were SO WELL MATCHED. what a powerful team

i like when i see young black people travelling, and not just hating all day.

Thank you for sharing your experience in Costa Rica, it sounds like such a wonderful place to explore. Your videos are super informative and when I watch you guys it feels like I’m talking to family. Hope the two of you are happy and flourishing wherever you go!!

Love how you finish each other's sentences/thoughts😂 Thanks for the "heads up". Happy travels in your future!

you guys rock, I love your videos, thanks for all the info, great work, keep it up!

I'm soaking up this vibe! Thank you all so much for posting this video.

peace family. thank you so much for sharing this. i'm glad you mentioned your intention wasnt to move there forever. i like yall perspective a lot. yall really dropped some knowledge. wow i def preciate it!

Thanks!! My Husband and I are retired! Me early..but my Husband has a Great Pension. We travel a lot. You have convinced us to go to Costa Rica for maybe a month. Sounds like fun!

Proud of you both for taking the leap and sharing your experience and encouraging others to do the same. Continued success, blessings, and safe travels. 😇

wooooooow. yall are really motivational. so much wisdom in such a short video

I completely understand. I am glad that you've shared your experience. Costa Rica was actually my first extended overseas experience. I loved it. I'm still overseas now so I know what you mean when it's time to move on! Thanks for sharing!

This was a Beautiful, informative and Reality based video. T'm going to costa rica in a few months and the RESET image really resounded with me. Thank You !!!

I am very happy for you guys. I totally understand your points ,and I wish you well on your next adventure.

Good for you All. Keep traveling and visit more places and enjoy it.

Thanks for the inspiration and hope!

very motivated by your videos, movin my fam to costa rica in 6 month! appreciate you guys

You both are amazing:-) Love hearing about people amplifying their minds, hearts and souls! Refreshing and inspiring!

Exactly! I get it. That beach life is everything to reflect and for healing. Thats how PR was for me.

love you guys. thank you so much

This video is SO inspirational! The title made me think it could be about something negative, but the whole video has been so constructive and positive. Thank you for giving your perspective! I can really relate to wanting to reset from the expensive city life! I feel like this video should be called "Why we moved to Costa Rica". This video gives me lots of motivation to go there so I feel the title gave the expectation like why I wouldn't want to live there.. Anyway love what y'all are doing! Keep it up! Black love, family, traveling life and entrepreneurs is GOALS!! Keep inspiring our community

For many Costa Ricans the hustle is overwhelming. I know paisanos who haven't been to the beach in YEARS.

Yeah...CR is very expensive...For locals and foreigners as well. Nice video!

Interested in moving my family from Bmore to Costa Rica with my husband and 3 kids... Time to live a better life! Currently saving and getting our business off the ground! Thank you for such an amazing insite in Costa Rica!

Thank you. Your helping change people lives by sharing your story. I am planning to move to a less toxic environment where my daughter and I can be save as people of African decent

I thank you for just being adventurous enough to take a chance to live somewhere else besides the United States. You two are an inspiration to those of us who would love to live abroad one day. You are blazing a trail for others to follow. I look forward to more videos. Thanks.

I agree I'm from Costa Rica and it is expensive

Hey Guys Love both of you. Thanks for the insight. I always wanted to move to Costa Rica but I definitely need the City Space so it looks like Medellin for me.

glad you enjoyed your time in Costa Rica.

i need to stay in touch with you two...I am about to retire and want to move to Costa Rica...this is great information

I am glad I found your channel!

Great video, well-articulated...I like the term "Reset-country"

Gracias for sharing the video about why you decided to leave. I think 3 years in Costa Rica was a great starting point for you. Where ever you decide, I hope it has what you want. Please share more videos when you get settled. Thanks, Julie

Wow..i love this. Thanks for sharing.

Hey now! I love the knowledge and i love how such a young , black, succefful couple and how intuned with one another you are. I am looking to move abroad with my young family and CR has been on my mind, maybe Limon. Can you give some advice schools for children/ work industries.. and what kind of vista should one apply for, to stay 2-3 years such as yourselves? Thank You Royal Family, Bliss!

Thanks dear beautiful brother and sister. Thanks for sharing your beautiful experiences. Good luck.

Great Video!

Awesome perspective! My wife and I have 3 kids and have been putting in hours of research on possible Latin American countries we could relocate to that would be conducive to raising our children and most cost efficient. Love the 'on the ground' info you guys provide. Keep it coming. Be blessed.

I love you guys I'm current in school to be a diplomat This was very helpful

A friend and I recently spent a month in CR and Panama. From the first touch down my friend, much to my embarrassment, kept comparing everything to the US and what she is accustomed to. It was a miserable time for her and she came back early. For me, even though some things are obviously different, I really tried to look at cultural differences/customs and appreciate the people, culture and time for what they are in that it is different than 'home', but different doesn't mean bad. I fell in love with all 4 places I was, with the exception of San Jose. I got to talk to some lovely people in SJ, it just wasn't for me. I remember going to Walmart there and ended up paying roughly $8 for 2-1 shampoo. I came back to the states with a very distinct appreciation for slowing down and smelling the roses. :)

Wow! All the best to you guys.

Love Cost Rica, the hubby and I are planning a trip back.

Yall beautiful people hope all is well with ya.

Try Rwanda. The country has come a long way and it is extremely beautiful and clean.

Y'all are the bomb ;-)

precioso video.....felicidades en costa rica los amamos a todos ...welcome to costa rica...pura vida....usa. new york

I love that baby...lol. He said Why, and the baby mimicked the daddy..so touching.

Wow! What a stark dichotomy...the difference between what actually 'feels' free and natural is countered by the stressors of contemporary living -the psychology of which makes it apparently far too compelling and inescapable. On some level, it is sad to me to see that degree of cultural expression, community, and harmony with nature eclipsed by the relentless push-n-pull of the modern economy. Of course, everyone's situation is different as are one's choices in the scheme of it all. Nonetheless, very insightful, thank you so much! Much love and respect to you both for your courage -for even briefly 'stepping outside the box', and for sharing the experiences of your journey.

thanks for the vid

Puerto Limon is cheaper than Medellin. Did y'all live on the Pacific side?

Mitchell is that You? this Akhira from drivetime> Im so happy for you guys what a greatbexperience for you guys> lovely wife also/ Peace and blessings keep living

I've been researching some places to go and Costa Rica has been one I had been researching. A shame the cost of living has went up so much :( I've heard that Ecuador is nice and still very affordable, but not sure? But glad I came across your site and I look forward to learning new things from your videos and find out where you moved. Peace :)

Beautiful Couple. 🙏🏾❤

The coolest thing about Central America, is that they actually own their stuff. Basically taxes, HOA, age discrimination, old debt.... won't keep taking from you until they take your house. Meaning, That they day you purchase a Car or House in the United States, is the same day you pay taxes (Inspection fees, HOA) forever on the property. However in most of Central America, you will find that your car once paid, will no longer be subject to a tax, or inspection, or anything used to nickel and dime you, until your death bed. I found that after people who were close to me, after they retired would find themselves being taxed until, they were forced to move by their HOA, or locality taxes. Once that happened they were forced to auction, or sell, or give away all their belongings. Which in the end made them... "quote on quote incompetent or unable to support themselves and they lost it all". The fact that most African Americans especially men, are finding it much easier and beautiful without the need to survive and be treated with love from Police Officers and keep all the things they paid for without extremely high taxes or prejudices that make them feel inferior. While at the same time getting respect, and love from 98% of the people there / here. The other 2% you will find that they are rare but do have their opinion of blacks and other races, however they usually come from the prejudice areas located in remote, or seldom visited areas. With remote work now being sought due to the COVID-19, and more Americans accepting lower pay to live in different parts of the country / and out of the country. I choose to cut my salary from x amount of dollars to one tenth of that. Then pay for all my stuff and actually own it. Get in contact with me. I have lots of business information about Central America, I can get you a 6 bedroom house, 4 car garage, with maid, Buttler, security guard, and decent car/truck. For less than $66,200. Without any kind of future payments to hold you back in life and remove racist people that smile in your face and stab you in your back. 5 Bedroom House 4 Car Garage: $35,000 1 Toyota Tacoma 2015: $15,000 1 Grown Man Butler: $6,000 1 Grown Woman Maid: $5,500 1 Security Guard: $5,200 Office Equipment, Electronics, Furniture, Extra car, and lots of parties will depend on your standard of living. ;)

I was thinking about moving to Costa Rica I'm 20 & only have 4,000 to my name but I just don't want to be in the US no more. I'm just scared I won't find a job,

Hello, peace and blessings to you. I was wondering did you all take your vehicles there or did you buy one when you arrived?

you never thought of moving next door to Panama ? a dolarized economy,easy acess to banking,etc, or if you like laid back and start : Belize

What countries would you advise people to go to that would be the best for the cost? Of course with somethings to do, ;-) Thanks

Wise decision bro

Thanks hows the wifi for those teaching online which areas are best.

How did you guys search for housing in Costa Rica? How did you make a living?

Your reasoning definitely makes sense. You had to relocate to a place that made you a little more comfortable financially. It's the right thing to do for the betterment of your family. You're also right in your assessment regarding how things are different outside the US. I remember living in London, England (several years ago) and saw how the news in the UK was reported vs the US. The US news is more sensationalized. The UK news is straight to the point without the shock value. Their policing is certainly different than the US. They are also less racially focused than the US, for sure. I loved every moment living there and look forward to going back next year.

My wife and I were wondering about the issue you guys brought up about finances in one of your other videos.You were talking about the trouble you were having with the ATM machines in Columbia. Did you travel with a lot of cash on hand? You mentioned that money was hard to bring into Medellin? We are retirees.Our money's are in direct deposit through our banks.How do we utilize the ATM's in Columbia?

what places have more to offer could you name them?

Greetings! What was the average cost of living there for a family?

YOU GUYS HAVE A FAMILY I UNDERSTAND I WOULD DO THE SAME

Can you list a few of the places better than Costa Rica?

you guys are beautiful..reminds of me and my wifey

Hey ya'll! If you want to stretch your dollar and don't mind going to Asia... Thailand - Chiang Mai. Check it out. I went for a month, it has challenges, but it is beautiful, people are friendly and rent is low, low low!

Where are you guys at now

Surprised you both didn't go to Panama City.

Lived three years in San Jose as a U.S. Embassy employee. Worst assignment in my career: litter, prostitution, police harassment, houses have no addresses. Panama much better: lower cost of living, better roads, which is why I have a house in Santiago now.

#RelationshipGoals

go to bolivia, SUPER CHEAP! just go check out the cost of living there.

What part of Costa Rica were y'all living?

You guys need to go to Malaysia.!! Research it

they heard someone say "work" in english

The VAT there, sucks. Many places charge the 13% plus 10% service charge. And the costs there seemed much higher than I expected. But leaving the corrupt, broken US continues to be my goal...

Where in Costa Rica did you live?

the baby is adorbes!

Good for you both. I plan on moving my family out of the rat race too.

they got the internet, I've been there before the internet and after, they got wise to "gringo" pricing.

hey family is it hard to get land and live there for Americans? I'm ready to leave the states and live of the land. was going for Honduras but Costa Rica keeps coming up..

Go to Nicaragua. You get pretty much the same as CR and mich more. Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. That means we have the biggest lakes and islands along with the biggest volcanoes and Cathedral churches. Lots of beaches and English-speaking nicaraguans on the Caribbean coast. Top destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling found in Corn Islands. Worldwide famous naturalist painting movement found in Solentiname Islands. Activa lava lake in Volcan Masaya, a rarity worldwide. Colonial cities like León and Granada with lots of history. Nicaragua has been a top destination since California's gold rush in the 1850s. We have an established off-the-beaten-path for foreigners and Travellers alike. Remember, this is where the original Canal was supposed to be not in Panama. Bosawas is the largest rainforest outside the Amazons in the Americas. Nicaraguan laws make it so much easier to start a business and for expats and foreigners to have a job here. CR makes it nearly impossible for foreigners to work. Plus, nicaraguans love travelers and foreigners unlike many Costa Ricans. The difference between us and CR is we have similar standard of living for much, much cheaper. For $1,500 a month you live like a king! Message me or add me on IG @casagardenia22 for more information...

You mention you make money online, what do you guys do to make money online im looking for change in income before i venture into the world.

I’m really thinking about leaving dc

When yall were talking about other countries with lower costs of living I kept thinking yall must be moving to Nicaragua lol. Thats probably because Nicaragua is a place I've been looking at myself.

Interesting

too much background noise

The infrastructure in Costa Rica is abysmal. Every morning I have to drive my wife (a Tica) to work and it takes anywhere from 35-45 minutes to drive five kilometers. The roads are filled with potholes and many don't even have assigned lanes or any sort of congruency. Driving at night is not recommended at all! The country is safe and the food is great, but like the presenters said, it's very expensive and it's not exactly the paradise that they try to sell you. The cities are old, run down, and in very poor condition, in my opinion. My one cent: find another country. : )

Go to the mainland Africa, Ghana West Africa, less expensive integrating into society, one at a time no need to rush and stress through it especially with couples with kids and thinking about the safety of their family life, you need to start from somewhere safer that suits the family budget and feels more as home away from home

Yes Costa Rica is highly expensive and the earnings are not that good.

What part of CR were you guys located? Which city?

3:30 Just fyi as an anthropologist, this is called the "emic perspective" in anthropology. Lots of blind spots

Interesting, did you guys make any investments in Costa Rica?

6:30 I'm wondering though do those other countries offer as much open-mindedness, decent healthcare, expat communities, safety (crime/political stablity?), ecological diversity and environmental progress? Those I feel are pretty unique about Costa Rica.

Good video just left Tamarindo

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