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Living in Turin, Italy offers a unique experience that differs greatly from being a tourist, with challenges such as power outages, antiquated infrastructure, and cultural adjustments. Expats appreciate the affordable wine, fresh food, and rich history, but face culture shock due to bureaucratic hurdles, limited services, and environmental issues like mold and heat. The city also provides international schooling options and family-friendly living areas outside the city center.

Our Living in Costa Rica Guide is a primer on everything about living in Costa Rica: best places to live, cost of living, pros and cons, healthcare and insurance, and more.

Living in Costa Rica offers a refreshing change with its emphasis on family, friendships, and a slower pace of life, away from consumer-driven pressures. Expats appreciate the simplicity and community-focused lifestyle, where kindness and adaptability are valued over material wealth. The cost of living can be manageable, but lifestyle choices significantly impact monthly expenses, with many retirees finding a comfortable life within a budget of $2,000 per month.

Costa Rica has a lot to offer expats with its tropical climate, eco-friendly culture, beautiful beaches, welcoming people, good healthcare system and relative safety. Many expats warn newcomers about the high cost of housing and food. In this updated version of the best places to live in Costa Rica we cover many more locations such as Playa Flamingo, Nosara, Lake Arenal, Jaco Beach and Ojochal.