Living in Costa Rica

Latin America

Key insights on migration trends, cost of living, visas, economy, and quality of life in Costa Rica

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Migration trends

Immigrants608K · foreign-born residents

Diaspora51K · Costa Ricans abroad

Trends+557K · more arrive than leave

SalariesCRC 536,000/mo · take-home

Cost of livingCRC 349,000/mo · typical spend

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Visas & residencyHow hard it is to get a visa and stay long-term

Quality of lifeSafety, healthcare, infrastructure, and well-being

Language & cultureHow easy it is to settle in and adapt to local life

Family & childrenConditions for family life and raising kids

Climate & lifestyleWeather, seasons, and pace of life

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