Cheap Rentals in Costa Rica & Long Term Rentals Cost of Living Rental Comparison

[@dirkeckardt3654]

You both are doing a great job! Keep up the good work

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind words of encouragement.

[@jillianfreyman6325]

Hi. Love your videos. They are helping me so much in my pre-move research! When is the best time of the year to look for a 3-month rental on the Caribbean coast? Thanks👍

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Anywhere in Costa Rica...the best time to look is at the end of the busy season...which just started NOW and will end about April. So, if you want best rental...look between May to Oct.

[@jimmyyong2257]

Hi Allen and Rebecca you guy are doing an excellent job, thanks

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks so much we appreciate your kind words.

[@coryhollywood6021]

You really outdid yourself Allen. I’m telling you the first two places would easily go for $1500 a month here in LA. Even the shared would fetch $900-$1400 a month. I’m happy that you and Rebecca are enjoying your paradise. PS love your cost of living videos and your breakdowns. Cheers from Hollywood California. Cory

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

I appreciate that! Really glad you are enjoying the info. When you see the prices here...for rent...makes you want to leave LA ....like FAST ! Lol

[@coryhollywood6021]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica like really fast. It’s actually mind boggling for me. Btw Allen if i may be so bold why did you decide to leave the states and move to Costa Rica?

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@coryhollywood6021 Sorry I missed this question and just found it when answering another... One day...while living in Las Vegas, Rebecca and I went to an organic food market. She met this girl that dreamed and talked about going to Costa Rica... A day later...Rebecca says...Why don't we go to Costa Rica and that's the story.

[@mtoraiwa]

Great channel! Always with useful information and lots of details. It’s hard to find channels like yours about the life in Costa Rica. Well done 😃

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

THANKS....we always appreciate kind words and encouragement for our hard work! Also...consider joining our NEW forum for more great tips and connecting with others who want to come to Costa Rica or others who are already here. Everyone in the forum is helpful. Join us today at Forum.CloudForestChapel.com

[@missansley]

I am really glad that you tell us the good and the bad!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks...it is difficult to do...we end up getting some upset Ticos...but I feel it is IMPORTANT for everyone to know the truth!

[@BB-oj9uy]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica It is!

[@1990srave]

Hi I enjoyed your video. Could advise what a European should bring to Costa Rica to save money. For example would you bring a laptop, mobile phone, travel speakers as these are electronics? Would someone buy a flat screen TV in Panama? If you like clothes from GAP and Berghaus is it better to bring them with you? What is the Amazon mail situation? Is it better to go to Panama city for shopping than Nicaragua?

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Yes and YES.... Anything Technical or HiTech. Bring it...I'm going to the US in a couple weeks because I need a new Mac computer. Forget trying to get anything good in Costa Rica. Flat screen...you can buy in Walmart. I saw some today. But if you go south, like San Vito...forget it. But you can by it San Jose when you arrive at WalMart or they do have an OfficeDepot in San Jose. High End Clothes, bring them with you. You might find them here...but most likely, they are just cheap "Knock Offs" I paid $150 for some Nike shoes...lasted 3 weeks. (NOT real Nikes) Amazon, yes you can get some things shipped from Amazon. NOT every seller on Amazon ships to Costa Rica. But, you will pay a lot in Custom Fees. Good news....Amazon figures that and you pay them. But, Costa Rica doesn't have regular mail like US. No, 911 address system. but People do buy from Amazon here. NOT Much, but they do. Better to go to Panama and buy...and you can get it much cheaper there. We try to go to Panama and buy 3 months supply of groceries....and save hundreds of dollars on each trip.

[@briansparadise3215]

you got that personally that makes me say i want to be your friend. thanks for saving me a lot of time.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

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[@britishcomedybroncorothschild]

I have been to CR a lot and if a person solves the rent problem then you have to overcome food prices then,,, you win...

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

YES, you are correct. Food will be the most expensive part of living in Costa Rica.

[@britishcomedybroncorothschild]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Yes,, I have relatives there with homes they have built. Costa Rica has good vibrations.

[@kimruger1]

My husband and I live in dominical but we are going to Airbnb our home. So we need to find a rental that allows pets. Hopefully in dominical to Uvita area. Do you have any ideas of where we can look? Thank you. Like your videos.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

You should not have a problem finding a rental that allows dogs. After being here for 8 years....I dont' think I only came across one rental that said no pets. Costa Rica is very dog friendly and MOST Ticos have dogs as their cheap alarm system. I would suggest joining our Members Only community. Lots of people in there that are already in Costa Rica and many who are coming. You can make connections there, maybe get some good recommendations and even download a PDF of all the websites I use when needing to find a property. Consider joining our members only community...You'll have direct access to me and you get to meet other people like you who are coming or are already in Costa Rica and LOTS of good information I can't share on KZbin. ​To discover videos that NOBODY else talks about.... ***JOIN NOW createdforsuccess.com/endorses/investcostarica

[@NarsilRenewed]

Thanks a million for showing us what to expect in CR!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

You are welcome....keep an eye on our channel and make sure to hit the bell icon so you will be notified of the next video.

[@debbycarrington898]

I’m very pleased and anxious on ure videos. Looking for rental in Tamarendo, any suggestions?

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

We are looking for more areas...and hopefully will have more for you later.

[@RickMorahn]

Great video.A lot of good info

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks...

[@andreassolbakken7116]

love these videos! thanks alot for sharing, looking to move to costa rica within 4 months, is there any spesific sites you want to reccomend to find funirshed rental property´s online?

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

In our forum...we have a FREE PDF you can access which will give you links to lots of sites. Also...consider joining our NEW forum for more great tips and connecting with others who want to come to Costa Rica or others who are already here. Everyone in the forum is helpful. Join us today at Forum.CloudForestChapel.com

[@grapes2crush]

Thanks for your in-depth research! I noticed in a previous video that you are a winemaker. Being one myself, I'm wondering where you get your resources. Do you make fruit wine or grape wine? Is it possible to grow grape vines in CR, or does the humidity cause disease? Are fermenting supplies available locally? Love your videos!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Hi Mike, I don't think you can successfully grow grapes here, but I can't prove it as I have not tried. I just know I can't find any local grapes and buying grapes are expensive here (I'm thinking all imported). I make fruit wine and it's a lot of fun to experiment with the huge selection of fruit here in CR. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a supplier for making wine here...so I order my stuff online and have family ship it here. If you are interested in making fruit wine...you'll enjoy it here.

[@grapes2crush]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Thanks! Actually, the whole process provides the most enjoyment (besides drinking, of course 😉), so no matter what your raw materials, it's a very rewarding hobby. ¡Mayor provecho!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@grapes2crush I agree. If you haven't made any Banana wine, that's great and was my favorite until I made some Starfruit wine. That's great too!

[@theawakened2245]

This is extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

You are welcome....thanks for watching! Also...consider joining our NEW forum for more great tips and connecting with others who want to come to Costa Rica or others who are already here. Everyone in the forum is helpful. Join us today at CreatedForSuccess.com/forum-free

[@dkizxpt-su3ze]

Awesome video! What about the $500-$1,000 a month bracket? 😃

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Great suggestion! We are looking into doing more videos showing other price ranges.

[@dkizxpt-su3ze]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Wonderful! I look forward to it! Subscribed!

[@4bnfree]

A question i have how to you get furniture, washing machine and stove if you are stating for 3 months and then move?

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

If you are planning to stay for only a little while...you can find furnished homes or apartments.

[@kojirosasaki8129]

Great info

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@warriorqueen8285]

Great video thnk you

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@halfnelson6115]

Great video. I'd like to see more vids excatly like this one. You get a 👍 from me.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks, will do!

[@marielouise966]

excellent and interesting video, well presented, please do more like this !

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks, will do! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@jarjarbings2893]

Laughed so hard for the "suicide shower". First heard in one of your other videos, now I know what you mean 😂😂

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

So glad you enjoy it!

[@jaitzu2173]

How is the internet in the country? As in access to fiber cable

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Depends on where you live. In the city or very near the city, internet is OK....in Touristy places the internet can even be GREAT. But who wants to live in touristy areas... not many, right. In remote areas....where most people who come to this country want live, the internet can be terrible, but it is getting better everywhere, because CR is installing Fiber Optic, but it takes time. So, it is getting better and is much better than when we arrived in 2013.

[@roryfallis]

It be nice to know how much land costs in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 around the samara area thank you

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

It's almost impossible to tell you how much it cost for land....however, we did do a Land Price Comparison that should be helpful for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYHaZI2gj8-Yh68 Check it out and let me know if you think it would be valuable if we could create one similar to this but for the Samara area.

[@howwedodaley241]

Are y'all from NOLA? Just curious as I heard mention of the potholes in Louisiana and thought maybe you were from where we are. We are moving to CR in January. We would love to buy y'all a meal. See ya soon!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Not from NOLA....but a LOT of LA has pot holes. LOL Congrats on your decision to move to CR. YEAH !! Hit us up when you arrive....we love a good meal.

[@BB-oj9uy]

Any help with rentals in Rivas would be a God send!!!! Thanks for the heads up with San Icidro! There looks to be good prospects there for us! :)

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Sure things....it is a little more difficult finding rentals in Rivas...but if you take the time...you can find them. However, we have Professional in the new Forum (we can recommend, they do NOT work for us) that you can hire who will find you a rental when you are ready to move to Costa Rica.

[@BB-oj9uy]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Thanks for all the help! We're looking forward to getting there, getting married there,and living out the rest of our days there. I have lived in Colombia before, so I have a good idea about what we're getting into..... ;)

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@BB-oj9uy You're welcome....I know you will love it when you get here.

[@knockknock1246]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica I'd much appreciate a link or email address to the source in forum you referred to. Thanks So Much

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@knockknock1246 forum.cloudforestchapel.com

[@michelinecousineau8497]

Thank you so much 🤩

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thank YOU for showing up to our LIVE

[@indigohealers6987]

what is the wi-fi like? Why aren't there any fridges?

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

The wifi is good depending on where you choose to live.. In the city, it can be great, but in remote areas where most Gringos choose to live it can be slow. When renting in Costa Rica....you seldom ever rent with appliances in the house. Unless you are renting a fully furnish place, most places come with ONLY THE WALLS. You are NOT in Gringo country.

[@sarahchettiar1699]

Who takes care of the landscaping when renting?

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

In most cases it is the Landlord...but I have rented in one or two where the owner told me it was my responsibility. However, you can hire someone to take care of all that for you.....and it is really cheap. Labor in Costa Rica is very cheap...but IF YOU DON"T KNOW that, some dishonest Tico will try to charge you double or triple the normal price.

[@sgschein]

Your excitement Your enthusiasm in describing the first house......an absolutely filthy shithole.....was pretty amazing.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

If you had seen some of the places we saw...you would have been excited too. LOL It is all about perspective.

[@sgschein]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica the place is a shithole, at any price. seems to me, if that’s all you could find to present, you should have opted for another topic, especially if your goal is to lure folks down.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@sgschein There are LOTS of places to rent in Costa Rica...however, the goal of THIS VIDEO was to show people how they can find CHEAP Rentals as the TITLE implies. If you want to spend a lot of money, or a little, you can find both. If you have money to throw away....you can find those kinds of places here too.

[@eduardodiaz1017]

Hey Allen PURA VIDA BROTHER, A GREAT VIDEO, 👍

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks for taking time to comment! You're Awesome!

[@eduardodiaz1017]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica hello to the miss Allen to, those videos is when people need to see, knowing helps to rent or buy, 👍, from Nandayure CARMONA Guanacaste, now in FORT LAUDERDALE SOUTH FLORIDA, with our Grandkids, telling me and Grandma they want to go back to C,R, and play in the river with their friends, eat fruts and GAYOPINTO, and just laying around with friends,

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@eduardodiaz1017 It is nice in Costa Rica.

[@eduardodiaz1017]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Mr Allen, I work hard for 44,yrs as a mover for United Van Lines and 35,yrs as a trucker, now is my time to retire, is hard in the states, like Florida, I see son and daughter working so hard , this is why we take our 3, grandkids, 7, 10, and 15, to C,R, in Guanacaste, they love it , they say that the kids in C,R, schools smarter and eat better then back home , they love the river food and true friends, i see then laying under a tree eat watermelon grits talking, they back home we be in our room playing videos doing nothing, this is you must put in your videos how can you have great life ,, and why thiers lots of people over 100 yrs old in C,R,

[@eduardodiaz1017]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Mr Allen, I work hard for 44,yrs as a mover for United Van Lines and 35,yrs as a trucker, now is my time to retire, is hard in the states, like Florida, I see son and daughter working so hard , this is why we take our 3, grandkids, 7, 10, and 15, to C,R, in Guanacaste, they love it , they say that the kids in C,R, schools smarter and eat better then back home , they love the river food and true friends, i see then laying under a tree eat watermelon talking, they back home we be in our room playing videos doing nothing, this is you must put in your videos how can you have great life ,, and why thiers lots of people over 100 yrs old in C,R,

[@keywestcatlady]

Thank-you for this informative Video! Some loose ends to tie up here- will it happen before the Apocalypse? I have heard ground travel is discontinued to CR for now. Would they allow a moving/rental truck thru? And then the problem of getting my 10 cats there- is it even possible/ allowed? I am plugging away, here, and praying for divine guidance!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Jan, I think things will begin to get back to normal soon, BUT it is anybody's guess. We don't really know what the future holds...but I can say, I'm EXTREMELY glad I am here!!! At the moment, I think the land borders are closed, but I think they will open soon??? I think you can get your cats here...but you'll have a lot of paperwork and flying to do. Traveling via a moving/rental truck....could take a long time and YOU might run into a few challenges. I think it will be possible...but I do believe it will be a huge challenge. For your situation with 10 cats and bringing in things you can't get here in Costa Rica...that might be your best option. Just some food for thought.

[@ib516]

Thanks for the info!!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Any time! Enjoy

[@julioarrieta6295]

Thankyou another excelent video thankyou

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Glad you enjoyed it Please share with everyone you know.

[@kennethforgue3043]

Thank you so much for your videos! I would like to see rental homes with a pool and beautiful views of mountains and ocean! 3-5k+ a month. Mahalo!!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks...I would like to do some more videos on this topic....Lots of GREAT deals in CR.

[@greenteadoll2384]

Most informative, 👍

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks...we are so glad you enjoy it.

[@missbree1855]

Rentals from $125 and jumping to $2000 is a huge gap. What can $500, to$1500 get you?

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

YES....show you can live from very affordable to Luxury. I'm thinking about doing another soon and can show you what $500 to $1,500 can get you. That range can be quite comfortable....but that $500 could be NO different that the first two I showed....when YOU get the GRINGO price.

[@julioarrieta6295]

Did you know anything about a area call Pejibaye en Perez Zeledon??

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Yes....it is about an hour from San Isidro....I know OF the AREA, but I don't recall if we have actually traveled through it or not.?

[@TOMMYSURIA]

Freaking awesome...

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Yes.....it is. Proof that YOU can live in Costa Rica for something very affordable or you can spend a LOT of money if you want to live in luxury.

[@micahtravel]

Wonderful!!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Glad you enjoyed it....share it with everyone please.

[@micahtravel]

Already shared!

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@micahtravel You're AWESOME

[@geneh.smalley-px4kr]

I'm interested, and I love you guys already. ❤ I want to meet up with you..

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

You can do that....the best thing to do if you are serous about Living in Costa rica is to meet me at a Relocation Retreat Reserve your SPOT to the Next Costa Rica RELOCATION EVENT NOW: createdforsuccess.com/endorses/event

[@geneh.smalley-px4kr]

I will. I'm working on my passport now.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@geneh.smalley-px4kr Awesome!

[@geneh.smalley-px4kr]

I was friends with Prof. Edmund Bordeaux Szekely. Have you heard of him? He had a center in Costa Rica located in the Orosi Valley.. He was best known for his books and the Essene Gospel of Peace. It would not surprise me if some of his friends were still there, possibly at the old church.... Maybe we can talk more on this.. I'm excited about meeting both of you...

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@geneh.smalley-px4kr No, never heard of him.

[@crazyzabo]

Tell us about the asno

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Not sure about what info you're requesting

[@TopSpinWilly]

Suicide shower hahaha. it's name looks apropos. Good video. Great info. Thanks from Vancouver.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Glad you like it....enjoy

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@R F OUCH....I can only imagine....now you have nightmares when thinking about taking a shower??? 😂 Crazy what Costa Rica invents. Lol

[@ivanoutdoors]

I can't offer praise. You went from the lower end of the budget with 2 places around $150/ mo to one at $2000 /mo. You said there was a wide range, so how about the middle for people who need 3 bedrooms but not a HOT Tub? And then you spent like 2-3 min talking about how you had a bad experience. Sure if I was 20 and dirt bagging around those first two are great, but if I was 20 I'm not watching your channel.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Yep and your kind words are appreciated.

[@YummyFoodSecrets1]

👍👌👍👌❤

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Glad you enjoy it....

[@roja7426]

The shower head scars me with all the electrical wires attached to it. I am afraid of being electrocuted. 😳

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

you might be surprised as to how many people get a LITTLE electrical shock from these things. But, most Ticos use this in their houses.

[@roja7426]

@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Yikes 😳

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@roja7426 That is why we don't use them. `lol

[@MkEcEnTs]

His fake voice is making her laugh 🤣 She's a champ for holding it in

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks for your input. We don't know what you talking about....but it really doesn't matter because it seems obvious, you are not being nice. We focus on..."If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything all." Why waste your time on this channel?

[@jimmymiranda4992]

DANGER PLACE COSTA RICA. VERY DANGER

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

why do you say that???? Costa Rica is safe in most places.

[@simon77047]

the commentary, gees. get to the point please. how much, lease terms.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

Thanks for your positive input. We live by...”If you can’t say anything good, don’t say anything at all.”

[@6105636016]

they are working, making videos, making content, editing for FREE, don't be an *sshole you fricken jerk. beggers can't be choosers.

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

@@6105636016 We appreciate you greatly Matt! You're awesome!

[@warriorqueen8285]

I really love the commentary it is so warm and welcoming 💗🥰

[@heidismith6148]

Filthy rentals

[@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica]

These are just examples, plenty of high end rentals if that is what you want.