Comments for Retire for Less in Costa Rica http://retireforlessincostarica.com ...living la pura vida! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:47:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Comment on Welcome! by Bob and Barbara B http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/04/welcome/#comment-91 Bob and Barbara B Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:47:15 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/WP/?p=236#comment-91 Thanks Gloria, and yes it does help. Bob Baxter Thanks Gloria, and yes it does help.

Bob Baxter

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Paul & Gloria http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/04/welcome/#comment-90 Paul & Gloria Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:35:45 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/WP/?p=236#comment-90 Hi Bob & Barbara, Paul and I see a local dentist and pay about $40 per visit. The cost for fillings is also $35-45 each, depending on the material used. I've gone to a great physical therapist who charges $30 per visit. I've also taken yoga classes for $5. While we know that there are acupuncturists and other types of holistic treatments available, we haven't used them. However, I will say that the medical doctors here often suggest natural or alternative treatments for medical conditions. There is a much greater awareness of those things here. Hope this helps. Gloria Hi Bob & Barbara,
Paul and I see a local dentist and pay about $40 per visit. The cost for fillings is also $35-45 each, depending on the material used.
I’ve gone to a great physical therapist who charges $30 per visit. I’ve also taken yoga classes for $5.
While we know that there are acupuncturists and other types of holistic treatments available, we haven’t used them. However, I will say that the medical doctors here often suggest natural or alternative treatments for medical conditions. There is a much greater awareness of those things here.
Hope this helps.
Gloria

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Bob and Barbara B http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/04/welcome/#comment-89 Bob and Barbara B Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:51:20 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/WP/?p=236#comment-89 Hola Paul and Gloria My wife, Barbara, has a question that she would like to ask. Have either one of you had any experiences regarding dentistry,chiropractors, or accupuncturists (or any other type of holistic treatment) while in CR ? If so please let us know approximately the costs(vs what the USA would have charged, if you are aware of such information). Thanks again Bob and Barbara Baxter PS: The information that you have provided regarding your monthly expenses(Cost of Living) was EXTREMELY HELPFUL !!! Thanks Again Hola Paul and Gloria
My wife, Barbara, has a question that she would like to ask. Have either one of you had any experiences regarding dentistry,chiropractors, or accupuncturists (or any other type of holistic treatment) while in CR ? If so please let us know approximately the costs(vs what the USA would have charged, if you are aware of such information).
Thanks again
Bob and Barbara Baxter
PS: The information that you have provided regarding your monthly expenses(Cost of Living) was EXTREMELY HELPFUL !!! Thanks Again

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Paul & Gloria http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/04/welcome/#comment-86 Paul & Gloria Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:20:52 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/WP/?p=236#comment-86 Hi Bob and Barbara, Thanks for reading our site! We give a very detailed answer to your questions in our article: <a href="http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/05/update-our-cost-of-living-in-costa-rica/" rel="nofollow">Update on Our Cost of Living in Costa Rica</a>. We wrote it in May of last year but the data is basically the same as our living situation is the same. Hope this helps. Feel free to stay in touch and ask any other questions that might come up. Gloria & Paul Hi Bob and Barbara,
Thanks for reading our site! We give a very detailed answer to your questions in our article: Update on Our Cost of Living in Costa Rica. We wrote it in May of last year but the data is basically the same as our living situation is the same. Hope this helps. Feel free to stay in touch and ask any other questions that might come up.
Gloria & Paul

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Bob and Barbara B http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/04/welcome/#comment-85 Bob and Barbara B Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:37:08 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/WP/?p=236#comment-85 Hola Paul and Gloria We are new to your site and are very interested in what you both have to say regarding the topic of "cost of living "in CR. Could you please clarify for us, your estimate of approximately $1700-$2000 per month ? Is that first of all, and estimate price per couple ? What does that figure include or not include(Eg; Housing,utilities,gas for car,etc.) I am aware of the fact that, depending on one's own personal habits, that figure can vary greatly. However we are just trying to get a "Ball Park" figure as to what to expect, if we were to make the move to CR (In approximately five years, give or take). Any information that you or Paul can provide us with, would be deeply appreciated. Respectfully Bob and Barbara Baxter Hola Paul and Gloria
We are new to your site and are very interested in what you both have to say regarding the topic of “cost of living “in CR. Could you please clarify for us, your estimate of approximately $1700-$2000 per month ? Is that first of all, and estimate price per couple ? What does that figure include or not include(Eg; Housing,utilities,gas for car,etc.) I am aware of the fact that, depending on one’s own personal habits, that figure can vary greatly. However we are just trying to get a “Ball Park” figure as to what to expect, if we were to make the move to CR (In approximately five years, give or take). Any information that you or Paul can provide us with, would be deeply appreciated.
Respectfully
Bob and Barbara Baxter

]]> Comment on My Experience Using the Costa Rica Medical System (the “Caja”) by Paul & Gloria http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/06/using-the-costa-rica-medical-system-part-the-caja/#comment-73 Paul & Gloria Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:49:49 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/?p=1236#comment-73 Hi Stfree, No Carnet de Oro for me yet as I'm too young, but it probably would have sped things up a bit. For those who aren't familiar with the Carnet de Oro, read Paul's article here: http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/12/the-gold-card-dont-leave-home-without-it/. Gloria Hi Stfree,
No Carnet de Oro for me yet as I’m too young, but it probably would have sped things up a bit. For those who aren’t familiar with the Carnet de Oro, read Paul’s article here: http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/12/the-gold-card-dont-leave-home-without-it/.
Gloria

]]> Comment on Paul’s Monthly Tip to Live for Less in Costa Rica: Join the Caja, Costa Rica’s National Medical System by Stfree http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2012/01/paul%e2%80%99s-monthly-tip-to-live-for-less-in-costa-rica-join-the-caja-costa-rica%e2%80%99s-national-medical-system/#comment-72 Stfree Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:11:32 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2012/01/paul%e2%80%99s-monthly-tip-to-live-for-less-in-costa-rica-join-the-caja-costa-rica%e2%80%99s-national-medical-system/#comment-72 Hi Paul, We agree with all that you wrote. Our experiences with CAJA have been quite positive too. The community EBAIS in San Josè de la Montaña is well-run and staffed by nice folks. Of course, this is NOT a Gringo enclave, so we are almost treated as "pets" or at least a curiosity. Some of the drugs I took in the States are not available with CAJA but suitable substitutes were. A lot of that has to do with the drug companies extending their exclusive base patents by regulatory tricks rather than any real medical benefit. My drug costs are zero. One thing I might add. CAJA is a statutory requirement for those with any type of formal residency here. It is NOT available for tourists, perpetual or otherwise. Hi Paul,

We agree with all that you wrote.

Our experiences with CAJA have been quite positive too. The community EBAIS in San Josè de la Montaña is well-run and staffed by nice folks. Of course, this is NOT a Gringo enclave, so we are almost treated as “pets” or at least a curiosity.

Some of the drugs I took in the States are not available with CAJA but suitable substitutes were. A lot of that has to do with the drug companies extending their exclusive base patents by regulatory tricks rather than any real medical benefit. My drug costs are zero.

One thing I might add. CAJA is a statutory requirement for those with any type of formal residency here. It is NOT available for tourists, perpetual or otherwise.

]]> Comment on My Experience Using the Costa Rica Medical System (the “Caja”) by Stfree http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/06/using-the-costa-rica-medical-system-part-the-caja/#comment-71 Stfree Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:59:04 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/?p=1236#comment-71 Excellent useful information Gloria! Thanks! Two questions: 1) Did you have a Carnet de Oro? 2) If you did not, would it have sped up the process for you if you had? Excellent useful information Gloria! Thanks!

Two questions:

1) Did you have a Carnet de Oro?

2) If you did not, would it have sped up the process for you if you had?

]]> Comment on The 5 Reasons Why We Still Choose San Ramon by Diana http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/12/the-5-reasons-why-we-still-choose-san-ramon/#comment-70 Diana Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:28:10 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/12/the-5-reasons-why-we-still-choose-san-ramon/#comment-70 Gloria and Paul: you have expressed the very same reasons why we are so happy to be living here. Diana and Lance (see you at the next Beach Day!) Gloria and Paul: you have expressed the very same reasons why we are so happy to be living here.

Diana and Lance (see you at the next Beach Day!)

]]> Comment on Newsletter – Happy Holidays 2011/2012 by Paul & Gloria http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/12/newsletter-happy-holidays-20112012/#comment-69 Paul & Gloria Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:57:47 +0000 http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/12/newsletter-happy-holidays-20112012/#comment-69 Hi Vikki! Good to hear from you. Happy New Year! Gloria Hi Vikki!
Good to hear from you. Happy New Year!
Gloria

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