Of course, many people who have never been to Costa Rica will still be curious. What is the life of Chinese in this country that attracts so many immigrants from China?
Where are the most people in China?
China people naturally like cities with stable economic and social security, such as the capital or local famous cities. The largest number of Chinese in Costa Rica is the capital, San Jose.
In the center of San Jose, there is an area called BARRIO CHINO, where many China people live together. Almost every few meters, you can see familiar faces and hear friendly local accent. Chinese supermarkets, wholesale shops, barbershops, snacks and clinics are all here.
What do you usually do?
Before choosing Costa Rica, many people will consider a question-what is the local working life like, and what kind of jobs do most new immigrants do?
Be a Chinese teacher;
Learning Chinese has become a worldwide trend, such as the daughter of British Prime Minister Johnson and the daughter and grandson of US President Trump.
After immigrating to Costa Rica, the advantages of some new immigrants who are fluent in English and solid in Chinese are particularly prominent! We can not only teach local "China fans" to learn Chinese, but also help some foreign students who are new here and are not proficient in English.
In addition, teachers of Chinese painting, martial arts and classical musical instruments have great competition in China, and many students can be recruited in Costa Rica.
China restaurants and China supermarkets:
Opening Chinese restaurants and supermarkets in China have always been the choice of many new immigrants. No language requirements, small investment, high income and simple management. The ingredients commonly used in Chinese food can basically be found in Costa Rica, so there is no problem with raw materials. And Costa Ricans have a high level of consumption. The price of a plate of fried noodles or fried rice for Chinese food is around RMB 45 yuan, which can be said to be quite profitable.
IT industry:
IT industry is the industry with the greatest demand for talents, not only in China, but also in Costa Rica. High-tech cities such as San Jose, Alajuela and Heredia all have high-tech industrial zones. These hundreds of enterprises have a great demand for high-tech talents, and new immigrants engaged in computer and IT industries can quickly find jobs in Costa Rica.
Sales:
As more and more China families immigrate to Costa Rica, the occupations that need to serve China people also rise.
When new immigrant families come to Costa Rica, they may need to rent/buy a house, buy a car and buy insurance. China families tend to choose China sales to serve them, which is more convenient for communication, and also because of hometown complex.
Now in San Jose, there are not many buildings that can speak fluent Mandarin, so there are great job opportunities in this area. At present, there are no sales staff in China in shopping mall, which is also a place full of opportunities for new immigrants.
Driving instructor:
If new immigrants want to stay in go on road trip, Costa Rica, they should be familiar with the traffic rules in Costa Rica and get a local driver's license. Just like sales, there are some obstacles in communicating with foreign coaches. Why not just talk to coach China?
Accounting:
China people are good at math and all kinds of exams. After obtaining licenses such as CGA, CMA, CA, etc., it is an ideal working condition for many China immigrants to go to local companies in Costa Rica or work as accountants in thousands of Chinese shops. The job is stable, and the welfare holiday is generally better than other jobs in China.
Beauty nail salon:
For economically developed Costa Rica, the business of beauty, SPA and manicure is very good. Going to the beauty salon to get a license is very simple and the tip is considerable. Even if you don't work, opening your own shop is relatively simple in management, and because of the high level of local consumption, the profit is amazing.
Chinese medicine:
With the increase of China families who immigrated to Costa Rica, the demand for Chinese medicine is increasing, and Chinese medicine has been well publicized all over the world. Now many foreigners will choose acupuncture and physiotherapy programs of traditional Chinese medicine. At present, there are few Chinese medicine or physiotherapy programs in Costa Rica, and new immigrants have great opportunities to start businesses.
How much is the living expenses?
If you choose to emigrate, the first step is of course to have a place to settle down. I have to say that the local housing prices are not high, and the housing prices in San Jose are similar to those in third-tier cities in China. But the most important thing is that the surrounding facilities and green environment are very good and very livable.
In our daily life, because the local climate is tropical and rich in fruits, we can't appreciate the freedom of fruits in China. We can eat bananas, pineapples, papaya and avocados here, so cheap that we almost doubt life! Moreover, in places where Chinese live in compact communities like San Jose, there are not only many Chinese restaurants that can satisfy their appetite, but also various exotic Colombian cuisines.
Are immigrants highly accepted by local people?
Costa Ricans are famous for accepting new immigrants. They are naturally warm and friendly, but they are still willing to help new immigrants solve their daily problems. Moreover, their family consciousness is similar to that of China people, and they will go home to visit their elders on weekends and so on. In all these cases, the degree of local integration of China immigrants is also ideal.