Best Places to Live in Costa Rica: Five Top Expat Havens

Escape the UK's Challenges for Costa Rica's Pura Vida In 2025, many Britons face soaring **cost-of-living pressures** (86% cite it as a top issue), strained NHS with long waits (84% concerned), economic woes, persistent inequality, and gloomy, rainy weather. Contrast this with expat life in Costa Rica: a vibrant "Pura Vida" ethos of simplicity, joy, and community. **Cost of Living**: UK expenses are 47-57% higher; a couple lives comfortably in Costa Rica for $2,200–$4,000/month vs. much more in