Costa Rica65.61
Overall rating
Open country profileCosta Rica leads the overall rating with 65.61 points, ahead of Mexico with 59.36 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Renewable Energy Share and Territorial Tax System.
Costa Rica65.61
Overall rating
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Mexico59.36
Overall rating
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Tie
| Topic | Costa Rica | Mexico | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 56 | 35 | Costa Rica |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 77 | 42 | Costa Rica |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 51 | 38 | Costa Rica |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 74 | 54 | Costa Rica |
| Legal Protection & Property | 61 | 39 | Costa Rica |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 65 | 47 | Costa Rica |
| Topic | Costa Rica | Mexico | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 69 | 56 | Costa Rica |
| Environmental Health | 59 | 59 | Tie |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 74 | 64 | Costa Rica |
| Topic | Costa Rica | Mexico | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 69 | 60 | Costa Rica |
| Investment & Capital Access | 69 | 60 | Costa Rica |
| Banking & Fintech | 68 | 62 | Costa Rica |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 52 | 54 | Mexico |
| Real Estate & Property | 78 | 74 | Costa Rica |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 45 | 46 | Mexico |
| Macroeconomics | 74 | 68 | Costa Rica |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 65 | 56 | Costa Rica |
| Topic | Costa Rica | Mexico | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 64 | 66 | Mexico |
| Food & Basic Goods | 15 | 32 | Mexico |
| Dining & Going Out | 75 | 91 | Mexico |
| Mobility Costs | 75 | 79 | Mexico |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 75 | 80 | Mexico |
| Personal Services | 76 | 79 | Mexico |
| Topic | Costa Rica | Mexico | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 42 | 53 | Mexico |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 43 | 43 | Tie |
| Electricity & Energy | 94 | 74 | Costa Rica |
| Internet & Connectivity | 51 | 54 | Mexico |
| Public Transport | 48 | 52 | Mexico |
| Topic | Costa Rica | Mexico | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 55 | 49 | Costa Rica |
| Climate & Weather | 79 | 79 | Tie |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 81 | 71 | Costa Rica |
| Leisure & Recreation | 67 | 59 | Costa Rica |
| Arts & Entertainment | 49 | 61 | Mexico |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 52 | 89 | Mexico |
| Family-Friendly | 57 | 49 | Costa Rica |
| Pet-Friendly | 65 | 61 | Costa Rica |
| Topic | Costa Rica | Mexico | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 73 | 70 | Costa Rica |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 74 | 82 | Mexico |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 71 | 71 | Tie |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 74 | 65 | Costa Rica |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 76 | 72 | Costa Rica |
| Language & Integration | 60 | 53 | Costa Rica |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 81 | 66 | Costa Rica |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 70 | 60 | Costa Rica |
| Topic | Costa Rica | Mexico | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 66 | 69 | Mexico |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 68 | 69 | Mexico |
| Attractions & Activities | 70 | 80 | Mexico |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 86 | 82 | Costa Rica |
| Vacation Costs | 74 | 75 | Mexico |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 76 | 81 | Mexico |
| Topic | Costa Rica | Mexico | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 80 | 58 | Costa Rica |
| Education & Knowledge | 76 | 65 | Costa Rica |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 59 | 34 | Costa Rica |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 52 | Costa Rica |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 80 | 71 | Costa Rica |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 66 | 51 | Costa Rica |
| Religion & Worldviews | 67 | 65 | Costa Rica |
| Demography | 60 | 61 | Mexico |