4. Escazu
IM Score: 17
Rent Cost: $1225
Hospital to Population Ratio: 7,407
Flight to U.S. Cost: $426
Number of the Law of Weapons and Explosives Violations: 11
As you can see by the rent cost, Escazu that ranks 4th on the list of best places to retire in Costa Rica is a place for those people who aren’t afraid reaching deep into their pocket. This is where the wealthy natives and expats come to reside, so the area is filled with upscale attractions, shopping malls, expensive restaurants and developed infrastructure. If you can spend big, Escazu will enable you to experience the good sides of Costa Rica, while avoiding the bad ones.
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