Australia72.62
Overall rating
Open country profileAustralia vs. Costa Rica: Country Comparison
Australia leads the overall rating with 72.62 points, ahead of Costa Rica with 65.61 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Childcare Cost and Soft Drink Price in a Market.
Australia
Costa Rica65.61
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Australia on Childcare Cost.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Australia on Soft Drink Price in a Market.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Australia on CO2 Intensity.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Australia on Renewable Energy Share.
Australia scores clearly better than Costa Rica on EV Charging Infrastructure.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Australia on Public Transport Monthly Cost.
Australia scores clearly better than Costa Rica on Earthquake Risk.
Australia scores clearly better than Costa Rica on Sanitation.
Categories Compared
Australia
78 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Costa Rica
64 points
| Topic | Australia | Costa Rica | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 78 | 56 | Australia |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 88 | 77 | Australia |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 54 | 51 | Australia |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 81 | 74 | Australia |
| Legal Protection & Property | 80 | 61 | Australia |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 77 | 65 | Australia |
Australia
82 points
❤️ Health
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Costa Rica
67 points
| Topic | Australia | Costa Rica | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 80 | 69 | Australia |
| Environmental Health | 85 | 59 | Australia |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 74 | Australia |
Australia
70 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Costa Rica
66 points
| Topic | Australia | Costa Rica | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 57 | 69 | Costa Rica |
| Investment & Capital Access | 76 | 69 | Australia |
| Banking & Fintech | 75 | 68 | Australia |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 65 | 52 | Australia |
| Real Estate & Property | 46 | 78 | Costa Rica |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 63 | 45 | Australia |
| Macroeconomics | 78 | 74 | Australia |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 87 | 65 | Australia |
Australia
38 points
🏠 Costs
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Costa Rica
63 points
| Topic | Australia | Costa Rica | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 40 | 64 | Costa Rica |
| Food & Basic Goods | 18 | 15 | Australia |
| Dining & Going Out | 33 | 75 | Costa Rica |
| Mobility Costs | 48 | 75 | Costa Rica |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 51 | 75 | Costa Rica |
| Personal Services | 40 | 76 | Costa Rica |
Australia
71 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Costa Rica
56 points
| Topic | Australia | Costa Rica | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 58 | 42 | Australia |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 72 | 43 | Australia |
| Electricity & Energy | 80 | 94 | Costa Rica |
| Internet & Connectivity | 80 | 51 | Australia |
| Public Transport | 61 | 48 | Australia |
Australia
69 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Costa Rica
63 points
| Topic | Australia | Costa Rica | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 62 | 55 | Australia |
| Climate & Weather | 75 | 79 | Costa Rica |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 67 | 81 | Costa Rica |
| Leisure & Recreation | 84 | 67 | Australia |
| Arts & Entertainment | 79 | 49 | Australia |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 66 | 52 | Australia |
| Family-Friendly | 60 | 57 | Australia |
| Pet-Friendly | 56 | 65 | Costa Rica |
Australia
86 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Costa Rica
72 points
| Topic | Australia | Costa Rica | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 82 | 73 | Australia |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 80 | 74 | Australia |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 80 | 71 | Australia |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 89 | 74 | Australia |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 91 | 76 | Australia |
| Language & Integration | 93 | 60 | Australia |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 95 | 81 | Australia |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 89 | 70 | Australia |
Australia
84 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Costa Rica
72 points
| Topic | Australia | Costa Rica | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 90 | 66 | Australia |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 90 | 68 | Australia |
| Attractions & Activities | 88 | 70 | Australia |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 95 | 86 | Australia |
| Vacation Costs | 54 | 74 | Costa Rica |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 85 | 76 | Australia |
Australia
83 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Costa Rica
71 points
| Topic | Australia | Costa Rica | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 87 | 80 | Australia |
| Education & Knowledge | 87 | 76 | Australia |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 68 | 59 | Australia |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 88 | 71 | Australia |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 93 | 80 | Australia |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 86 | 66 | Australia |
| Religion & Worldviews | 77 | 67 | Australia |
| Demography | 69 | 60 | Australia |