Budget Retirement Lifestyle

    Costa Rica Retirement Cost Summary Location Rent Range (Monthly) Food Cost (Monthly) Atenas $650–$1,200 $250–$350 Grecia $500–$1,000 $200–$300 San Ramón $400–$900 $250 Ojochal $800–$1,500 $300–$400 Tamarindo $850–$1,600 $300–$450 Nosara $900–$2,000 $350–$500 Escazú $800–$2,000 $300–$500 1. Atenas Distance from airport: About 35 minutes (Juan Santamaría International Airport - SJO) Rent: $650–$1,200/month for a furnished 2-bedroom home Weather: Spring-like all year; temperatures range from 65°F to 85°F Food Costs: $250–$350/month for groceries; fresh produce is inexpensive at local ferias Healthcare: Excellent access to both private and public clinics in nearby towns like Grecia or San José Expat Community: Large and active; mostly American and Canadian retirees Facebook Connection: Search "Atenas Costa Rica Info" or "Atenas Costa Rica Community" Travel Time to U.S./Canada: 3 to 6 hou...

Retirement doesn’t have to mean settling down in a rocking chair . In fact, for a growing number of retirees, it means grabbing a passport, packing a bag, and embracing the freedom of solo travel . What’s more surprising ? You can do it on a tight budget—and live better than you might in the United States .   This isn’t just a dreamy travel blog fantasy . It’s real, it’s happening, and thousands of retirees are proving it every day. Why Solo Travel in Retirement Makes Sense Traveling alone can be liberating at any age, but especially in retirement .   There are no compromises—you go where you want, when you want, and stay as long as you like .   It’s not just about sightseeing, either . Many solo retirees find new purpose and peace living abroad: engaging with local communities, learning languages, and stretching their retirement dollars much further than they could back home. And that brings us to the best part— the cost of living . Living ...