The Costa Rica Living Guide — My plan
Arrival: Not set · Departure: Not set · Uvita / Ojochal · 2 people
My budget (USD)
Monthly: $0 · Startup: $0. Illustrative planning amounts, not quotes.
HOUSEHOLD BUDGET · USD · renting
2 adults · 0 children
Rent: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Electricity: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Water: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Internet: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Cell phone: 0 / monthly / person → USD 0.00 / month
HOA / community fees: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Renters / contents insurance: 0 / annual / household → USD 0.00 / month
Groceries: 0 / monthly / person → USD 0.00 / month
Household supplies: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Dining out: 0 / monthly / person → USD 0.00 / month
Cleaner: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Laundry: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Pet care / food: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
AC maintenance: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Landscaping: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Pool maintenance: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Pest control: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Vehicle payment / lease / rental: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Gas / fuel: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Car insurance: 0 / annual / household → USD 0.00 / month
Marchamo: 0 / annual / household → USD 0.00 / month
Vehicle maintenance / tyres: 0 / annual / household → USD 0.00 / month
Taxis / buses / parking / tolls: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Health insurance: 0 / monthly / person → USD 0.00 / month
Doctor appointments: 0 / monthly / person → USD 0.00 / month
Prescriptions: 0 / monthly / person → USD 0.00 / month
Dental / vision care: 0 / annual / person → USD 0.00 / month
Gym fees: 0 / monthly / adult → USD 0.00 / month
Travel / flights: 0 / annual / person → USD 0.00 / month
Residency / professional renewals: 0 / annual / person → USD 0.00 / month
Subscriptions: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Emergency reserve contribution: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Other expenses: 0 / monthly / household → USD 0.00 / month
Monthly total USD 0.00
Annual equivalent USD 0.00
Rental deposit: $0
Temporary lodging: $0
Flights: $0
Vehicle purchase / rental deposit: $0
Professional fees: $0
Furnishings & setup: $0
Emergency reserve: $0
3–6 months before
☐ Define monthly and startup budgets
☐ Compare areas against your everyday needs
☐ Discuss immigration options with qualified counsel
One month before
☐ Confirm insurance and essential medication arrangements
☐ Confirm transport, luggage space and insurance terms
☐ Confirm first-night accommodation and arrival instructions
Arrival week
☐ Check the permitted stay on your entry stamp
☐ Photograph the home’s move-in condition
☐ Locate groceries, pharmacy and local support
First 30 days
☐ Confirm water, internet and utility responsibilities
☐ Compare actual bills with your planning budget
☐ Agree who handles home maintenance
First 90 days
☐ Review your area, housing and transport choices
☐ Build local contacts and community connections
Rental viewing
☐ Test water pressure and hot water
☐ Ask about water source, tank, pump and interruptions
☐ Check filtration and drinking-water suitability
☐ Look for damp smells, mold, leaks and poor drainage
☐ Ask about electrical safety and outage history
☐ Check AC rooms, service history, drainage and fans
☐ Run an internet speed test at the house
☐ Check mobile coverage and backup options
☐ Confirm wet-weather access, parking and 4x4 needs
☐ Check doors, lighting, handrails and pool safety
☐ Locate fire extinguishers and relevant smoke/CO detectors
☐ Confirm currency, exchange method and deposit terms
☐ Confirm notice, pets, inventory and return conditions
☐ Agree utilities and maintenance responsibilities in writing
☐ Photograph existing defects before moving in
Notes
Signed-in progress saves privately to your account. Unsigned entries reset on refresh. No purchase or booking is created.
