Costa Rica 'becoming more popular with expats'

An increasing number of Brits who are looking to move somewhere they can live affordably while being in a tropical location are heading over to Costa Rica, it has been reported.

People living on the Caribbean island can "can live well for less and ride out the impending global recession in relative comfort", said Shelter Offshore.

This news might be of interest to people who want to buy a property in another country via international money transfer.

Over the years, the website explained, people have learnt more about the exotic location and it is no longer just the adventurous that travel there.

It advised those thinking about relocating to Costa Rica to research the country to get a better understanding of its history and culture.

People might also want to find out what languages are spoken and what local dishes are popular.

According to the Lonely Planet, most banks on the island will complete currency exchanges for dollars and euros into the local money.