Was it easy making friends and meeting people; do you mainly socialise with other expats? I have noticed the people in Andalusia are exceptionally friendly with foreigners. It may be the fact that I live in a small town, but I have been fortunate to make several close Spanish friends and ...
In Nica Now –An expat adventures in Nicaragua of a Canadian couple who got married on a beach in Costa Rica 5 and a half years ago. Nicaragua Guide –A guide for expats living in or considering Nicaragua. Rewired and Retired in Nicaragua –Working, living and retiring in Nicaragua. COSTA...
Coming to grips with all the havoc wreaked by this unsettling series of events is what propels this fascinating novel about expats living in Hong Kong. I love Janice Y.K. Lee’s writing too! Here’s an interesting video with SCSreads (Star Crossed Smile) discussing The Expatriates. I ...
Mexico City is a great place for expats, but it's important to be informed if you're going to rent. Mexico City average rent is quite affordable. You can expect to spend 18,142 MXN (or ~937 USD) per month for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center. If you're okay with not ...
Otherwise, expats tend to use private healthcare facilities. These can have high fees, so medical insurance is a must. Banking and taxation If you’re moving to a new country, you’re likely to need a local bank account. You canopen a bank account in Chinaas a US citizen, but you ma...
As a global city and leading financial hub, Singapore is one of the most popular destinations for US expats looking to grow their careers overseas. If you’re planning on relocating to Singapore any time soon, you’ll need ways to manage your money in SGD and USD seamlessly and without hig...
If you’re planning to open a first Nigerian bank account, you’ll need to provide a stack of paperwork. Once you’ve got a BVN¹ - a Nigerian digital ID verification code - getting subsequent accounts will be much easier. However, for expats arriving in Nigeria the process can be a ...
Costa Rica’s abundant natural beauty, warm climate and affordable cost of living have for decades appealed to expats looking to immerse themselves inpura vida,which translates to “pure life” and is both the national slogan and lifestyle. The Central American country has long been a popular ...
Uber Eats delivered to your door, for example. And access to imported goods at a much lower cost than they found in Costa Rica. “It was that ease of life that I kind of missed,” CoCo said, noting that getting around the country in Costa Rica was more difficult than it is in Panam...
Banks in Costa Rica fall into two categories: State-owned or national banks, and private institutions. You can open an account in either category. There are two state-ownedbanks, Banco de Costa Rica and Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, and two state banks that were created by public law, Ban...