Costa Rica65.61
Overall rating
Open country profileCosta Rica vs. Netherlands: Country Comparison
Netherlands leads the overall rating with 76.53 points, ahead of Costa Rica with 65.61 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in EV Charging Infrastructure and Heating & Gas Cost.
Costa Rica
Netherlands76.53
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
Netherlands scores clearly better than Costa Rica on EV Charging Infrastructure.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Netherlands on Heating & Gas Cost.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Costa Rica on Cycling Infrastructure.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Costa Rica on UV Radiation.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Netherlands on Driving License Cost ($).
Netherlands scores clearly better than Costa Rica on Double Taxation Agreements.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Netherlands on Territorial Tax System.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Costa Rica on Volcano Risk.
Categories Compared
Costa Rica
64 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Netherlands
83 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 56 | 77 | Netherlands |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 77 | 90 | Netherlands |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 51 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 74 | 92 | Netherlands |
| Legal Protection & Property | 61 | 84 | Netherlands |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 65 | 82 | Netherlands |
Costa Rica
67 points
❤️ Health
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Netherlands
85 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 69 | 82 | Netherlands |
| Environmental Health | 59 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 74 | 83 | Netherlands |
Costa Rica
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Netherlands
70 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 69 | 50 | Costa Rica |
| Investment & Capital Access | 69 | 80 | Netherlands |
| Banking & Fintech | 68 | 75 | Netherlands |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 52 | 60 | Netherlands |
| Real Estate & Property | 78 | 59 | Costa Rica |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 45 | 63 | Netherlands |
| Macroeconomics | 74 | 78 | Netherlands |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 65 | 83 | Netherlands |
Costa Rica
63 points
🏠 Costs
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Netherlands
42 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 64 | 30 | Costa Rica |
| Food & Basic Goods | 15 | 23 | Netherlands |
| Dining & Going Out | 75 | 48 | Costa Rica |
| Mobility Costs | 75 | 38 | Costa Rica |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 75 | 66 | Costa Rica |
| Personal Services | 76 | 48 | Costa Rica |
Costa Rica
56 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Netherlands
86 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 42 | 90 | Netherlands |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 43 | 77 | Netherlands |
| Electricity & Energy | 94 | 81 | Costa Rica |
| Internet & Connectivity | 51 | 91 | Netherlands |
| Public Transport | 48 | 90 | Netherlands |
Costa Rica
63 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Netherlands
68 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 55 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Climate & Weather | 79 | 57 | Costa Rica |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 81 | 39 | Costa Rica |
| Leisure & Recreation | 67 | 86 | Netherlands |
| Arts & Entertainment | 49 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 52 | 69 | Netherlands |
| Family-Friendly | 57 | 73 | Netherlands |
| Pet-Friendly | 65 | 66 | Netherlands |
Costa Rica
72 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Netherlands
86 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 73 | 87 | Netherlands |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 74 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 71 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 74 | 95 | Netherlands |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 76 | 84 | Netherlands |
| Language & Integration | 60 | 76 | Netherlands |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 81 | 95 | Netherlands |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 70 | 94 | Netherlands |
Costa Rica
72 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Netherlands
82 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 66 | 98 | Netherlands |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 68 | 96 | Netherlands |
| Attractions & Activities | 70 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 86 | 71 | Costa Rica |
| Vacation Costs | 74 | 50 | Costa Rica |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 76 | 95 | Netherlands |
Costa Rica
71 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Netherlands
88 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 80 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Education & Knowledge | 76 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 59 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 91 | Netherlands |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 80 | 99 | Netherlands |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 66 | 96 | Netherlands |
| Religion & Worldviews | 67 | 82 | Netherlands |
| Demography | 60 | 60 | Tie |