Anyone had an opportunity to move to San Jose, Costa Rica? Need some inputs on 1) average salary I need to lead a good life? 2) average cost of living? 3) work life balance? 4) how’s people and places? Some basics to make a decision.

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I had a friend visit Costa Rica and she loved it. It was not too expensive and people there were really welcoming.

The cost of living versus pay is reasonable in that area but the food is expensive, which I found somewhat shocking. WLB wasn't great.

An old manager of mine ended up relocating to Costa Rica and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere there is much different than here.

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