Living a Fulfilling Life in Costa Rica: Our Journey to Happiness

TLDRFollow our journey as we moved from the United States to Costa Rica to live off of $30,000 a year. Discover the financial and lifestyle benefits we experienced, the challenges we faced, and the positive impact it had on our health and well-being.

Key insights

🏝️Costa Rica offers a higher quality of life and lower cost of living compared to the United States.

💰Working for ourselves in Costa Rica allowed us to explore our passions and find fulfillment in our work.

🌎Living in Costa Rica provided us with the opportunity to connect with nature and experience a healthier lifestyle.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Community support and a more inclusive culture in Costa Rica have made us feel welcomed and valued.

🏥Access to affordable healthcare and holistic wellness practices in Costa Rica have positively impacted our well-being.

Q&A

How were you able to sustain a fulfilling life in Costa Rica with a lower income?

Costa Rica's lower cost of living allowed us to live comfortably on $30,000 a year. We also found work that aligned with our passions, making it feel like we weren't even working.

What were some challenges you faced when transitioning to life in Costa Rica?

One of the biggest challenges was being far from family and friends, especially during difficult times. We also had to adjust to the different environment and wildlife.

How has living in Costa Rica impacted your health and well-being?

Living in Costa Rica has had a tremendous positive impact on our health. We experienced weight loss, improved energy levels, and even defied medical expectations by becoming cancer-free.

What is the most significant difference between life in Costa Rica and the United States?

The sense of community and the inclusive culture in Costa Rica make us feel valued as individuals. The affordability of healthcare and holistic wellness practices also stand out.

Do you plan to stay in Costa Rica indefinitely?

Costa Rica is our home base, but we also have a passion for traveling the world. While we plan to always return to Costa Rica, we also intend to explore other countries and cultures in the future.

Timestamped Summary

00:04Moving from the United States to Costa Rica has brought us more happiness and a higher quality of life.

01:22In Costa Rica, we can work for ourselves and pursue our passions, which doesn't feel like a job.

03:08Living in Costa Rica has allowed us to save money and live comfortably on a lower income.

05:53The inclusive culture in Costa Rica makes us feel valued and seen as individuals.

06:52Access to affordable healthcare and holistic wellness practices has positively impacted our health.

07:44Despite the challenges of being far from family and friends, we have found happiness and fulfillment in Costa Rica.

08:29Costa Rica will always be our home base, but we also have a passion for travel and exploring other countries.

08:47Our financial goal is to build a sustainable and fulfilling life for our family in Costa Rica.