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Where can I buy appliances in Costa Rica?

Some appliance (and car) manufacturers won’t be able to service them in case something goes wrong. So, then, what about buying local? Throughout Costa Rica, especially in the larger towns, you can buy appliances, TVs and other household items at stores like Monge, Gollo, speciality stores, or PriceSmart, a wholesale membership club.

Are appliances included in buying a home in Costa Rica?

Welcome home! Perhaps you rented a beach condo in Tamarindo or built the house of your dreams in the hills overlooking Mount Chirripó. While much of the process of buying, building or renting a house in Costa Rica is similar to North America, often appliances aren’t included in the purchase or rental of a home here.

Is Costa Rica duty-free?

Thanks to a Costa Rican government initiative to get more people to visit the southern region of the country, products purchased here, up to $2,500 a year, are duty-free, which means substantial savings when furnishing a house.

Should I import belongings from my home country to Costa Rica?

There are cases where it is wise to import belongings from your home country to Costa Rica, but in a vast majority of cases, we recommend buying everything you need from Costa Rica, and occasionally bringing suitcases full of stuff on your trips back to your home country. Lastly, you won’t want some of your belongings in your new tropical home.