These prices include electricity, high-speed Internet, cable TV with US stations, telephone and more. I have lived for several months in each of these brand new homes. This proved to me that you really can live like a king on a shoestring budget in Costa Rica.

The efficiency apartment in this brand new home rents for only $450 per month and this includes everything. If you want to see more about this beautiful place, go to www.EscapeInCostaRica.com

If your budget is a little larger, take a look at this new house for $750/mo.

The two year old house shown below rents for just $750 a month and this price also includes everything. It's a relaxing place surrounded by coffee growing on all four sides and the views from every room are fantastic. You can even see a waterfall from the front patio.

To see more about this house, go to www.WeLoveCostaRica.com/public/1421.cfm

I lived for several months in each of these houses and I highly recommend both of them.