Of course, many people who have never been to Costa Rica will still be curious. What is the life of China people in this country, attracting so many immigrants from China?
Where are the most people in China?
China people naturally like cities with stable economy and society, such as the capital or famous local 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 "China City", where many China people live together. Almost every few meters, you can see familiar faces and hear friendly local accent. China 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 work and life like, and what kind of jobs do most new immigrants do?
Be a Chinese teacher;
Learning Chinese has become a trend all over the world, 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 provide tutoring for 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 who are highly competitive in China can also recruit many students 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 raw material problem. In addition, 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. There are high-tech industrial zones in high-tech cities such as San Jose, Alajuela and heredia. 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 a new immigrant family comes to Costa Rica, it may need to rent/buy a house, buy a car, buy insurance, etc. 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 real estates that speak fluent Mandarin, so there are great job opportunities in this area. At present, there are no salespeople in China in shopping mall, which is also a place full of opportunities for new immigrants.
Driving instructor:
If new immigrants want to travel by car in 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 and CA, it is an ideal working condition for many China immigrants to work as accountants in local Costa Rican companies or thousands of China shops. This job is very stable, and the welfare holiday is better than other jobs in China.
Beauty nail salon:
For economically developed Costa Rica, the business of beauty, SPA and manicure is very good. Getting a license and working in a beauty salon 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 also 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 very few Chinese medicine or physiotherapy programs in Costa Rica, and new immigrants have great opportunities to enter the industry and start their own 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 supporting facilities and green environment are quite good and very livable.
In our daily life, because the local climate is tropical and rich in fruits, we can't realize the freedom of fruits in China. We can eat bananas, pineapples, papaya and avocados here, so cheap that we almost doubt life! Besides, in San Jose, a place where Chinese people live in concentration, there are not only many China restaurants that can satisfy their desire, but also various exotic Colombian cuisines.
Are immigrants highly accepted by local people?
Costa Ricans are famous for accepting new immigrants. They are warm and friendly by nature, and they are still very willing to help new immigrants solve their daily problems. Moreover, they are similar to China people in family consciousness, and they will go home to visit their elders on weekends and so on. In all these cases, the degree of integration of China immigrants into the local society is also ideal.