6Costa Rica

Pros for expats: ‘Pura Vida’ is the collective philosophy for most Costa Ricans. It’s the reigning philosophy that allows you to slow down, enjoy life, and relax. It’s probably the reason why Costa Rica is voted as one of the happiest countries in the world and the reason so many Americans love to live there.

Cons for expats: ‘Pura Vida’ sounds really good on paper buy this relaxed approach to life and work can become frustrating for the American abroad. Services and government operations are lax and prolonged power outages, unreliable transportation, and vague promises of ‘tomorrow’ can kill that vibe quick.

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