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Retire in Costa Rica
Using the 4% safe withdrawal rule, here's how much you need invested to retire in Costa Rica at every lifestyle level.
Cheapest City
$1.5M
San José
FIRE Numbers for Costa Rica
| City | Lean FIRE | FIRE | Fat FIRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇷San José | $870K | $1.5M | $3.6M |
About Retiring in Costa Rica
San José is the city we track in Costa Rica, with a FIRE Number of $1.5M based on the 4% safe withdrawal rate. Explore the full cost breakdown below to see if Costa Rica fits your retirement plan.
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