More Costa Rica Questions

dr03 · Apr 26, 2006

1. How fit is the typical Costa Rican. In the States I routinely see 300-400 lb people, and 90 lb anorexic girls. Compared to the States, how fit and healthy is the country.

2. What are some typical foods that you guys eat that are local to Costa Rica that someone from the US wouldn't know of.

3. How is the real estate market. Is it overpriced or what?

4. How are the taxes. What taxes do you guys pay, what percentage of your pay is taken out for taxes, etc.

DennyCrane+ · Apr 26, 2006

1. When I lived there I felt fat. Most girls are in amazing shape, great natural bodies. The U.S. is an obese country by comparison and be warned most clothes run small there.

2. I always liked arroz con pollo, simple dish but fills you up and its good for you.

3. The market is expensive, but you can find a nice place for $150K.

4. I think its still 9% to social security and thats it.

Havent lived there in awhile but I have great memories and hope to get back soon. Problem is if you dont have papers getting work is hard and getting papers is impossible.