[fogarty]

Sometimes I wonder how bad could it possibly be to save up as much as I can, hightail it to Costa Rica, buy a plantation and settle down. Not as many luxuries, but I bet the cost of living would be much less.

[rohry]

Costa Rica is a very socialist country. Try to take a car with you (huge taxes, buy a car there?, how about a 1990 Camry for $10,000).

Don't count on electricity every day.

I looked into it...

[KC_for_Freedom]

Costa Rica is interested in US citizens relocating there. Their consulate will have the paperwork. All that is required is a stipend from out side the country which pays at least 1200 per month. (or close to that). For that kind of income you can live well, (a cook and maid to assist you). The capital city, San Jose has a modern water treatment system that makes it safe to eat most anything there. It is one of my favorite places to visit, but give up US citizenship? No way. Id rather stay here and join the anti-tax rebellion.

[Brad C.]

Belize is also a good location to look at. They have a citizenship program where if you do a direct deposit of $1,000 (I think) in a local bank a month and move in country, they will issue you a passport. You become a citizen of Belize, which has no taxes and a very low cost of living. It is a developing country, so don't expect Wal-marts and circuit cities.