1. San Ramon
IM Score: 22
Rent Cost: $670
Hospital to Population Ratio: 1,785
Flight to U.S. Cost: $429.5
Number of Law of Weapons and Explosives Violations: 57
There are numerous reasons for why San Ramon topped our list of best places to retire in Costa Rica. Besides being affordable, the medical care is excellent, and the city has the best hospital to population ratio on our list. The weather is great all year round, and San Ramon is located in the middle of the country, is a perfect base for exploring other regions. Then there is modern infrastructure, all the commodities you require alongside the rich cultural life and variety of events taking place in the city all year round. Finally, there is a large expat community residing here, so you’ll never feel like a stranger.