Costa Rica65.61
Overall rating
Open country profileCosta Rica vs. Thailand: Country Comparison
Costa Rica leads the overall rating with 65.61 points, ahead of Thailand with 62.62 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Renewable Energy Share and Water Price per Liter in Supermarket.
Costa Rica
Thailand62.62
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
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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 Thailand on Renewable Energy Share.
Thailand scores clearly better than Costa Rica on Water Price per Liter in Supermarket.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Thailand on Traffic Deaths.
Thailand scores clearly better than Costa Rica on Volcano Risk.
Thailand scores clearly better than Costa Rica on Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Thailand on Dual Citizenship Allowed.
Costa Rica scores clearly better than Thailand on CO2 Intensity.
Thailand scores clearly better than Costa Rica on Double Taxation Agreements.
Categories Compared
Costa Rica
64 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Thailand
57 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 56 | 61 | Thailand |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 77 | 60 | Costa Rica |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 51 | 54 | Thailand |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 74 | 58 | Costa Rica |
| Legal Protection & Property | 61 | 49 | Costa Rica |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 65 | 60 | Costa Rica |
Costa Rica
67 points
❤️ Health
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Thailand
62 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 69 | 71 | Thailand |
| Environmental Health | 59 | 46 | Costa Rica |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 74 | 68 | Costa Rica |
Costa Rica
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 69 | 75 | Thailand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 69 | 66 | Costa Rica |
| Banking & Fintech | 68 | 71 | Thailand |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 52 | 54 | Thailand |
| Real Estate & Property | 78 | 52 | Costa Rica |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 45 | 53 | Thailand |
| Macroeconomics | 74 | 74 | Tie |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 65 | 51 | Costa Rica |
Costa Rica
63 points
🏠 Costs
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 64 | 68 | Thailand |
| Food & Basic Goods | 15 | 56 | Thailand |
| Dining & Going Out | 75 | 95 | Thailand |
| Mobility Costs | 75 | 78 | Thailand |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 75 | 84 | Thailand |
| Personal Services | 76 | 89 | Thailand |
Costa Rica
56 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Thailand
56 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 42 | 54 | Thailand |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 43 | 41 | Costa Rica |
| Electricity & Energy | 94 | 73 | Costa Rica |
| Internet & Connectivity | 51 | 58 | Thailand |
| Public Transport | 48 | 53 | Thailand |
Costa Rica
63 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Thailand
61 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 55 | 46 | Costa Rica |
| Climate & Weather | 79 | 71 | Costa Rica |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 81 | 68 | Costa Rica |
| Leisure & Recreation | 67 | 60 | Costa Rica |
| Arts & Entertainment | 49 | 45 | Costa Rica |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 52 | 90 | Thailand |
| Family-Friendly | 57 | 53 | Costa Rica |
| Pet-Friendly | 65 | 57 | Costa Rica |
Costa Rica
72 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 73 | 68 | Costa Rica |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 74 | 67 | Costa Rica |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 71 | 74 | Thailand |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 74 | 61 | Costa Rica |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 76 | 55 | Costa Rica |
| Language & Integration | 60 | 53 | Costa Rica |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 81 | 65 | Costa Rica |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 70 | 63 | Costa Rica |
Costa Rica
72 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 66 | 69 | Thailand |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 68 | 71 | Thailand |
| Attractions & Activities | 70 | 80 | Thailand |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 86 | 83 | Costa Rica |
| Vacation Costs | 74 | 87 | Thailand |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 76 | 82 | Thailand |
Costa Rica
71 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Thailand
52 points
| Topic | Costa Rica | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 80 | 42 | Costa Rica |
| Education & Knowledge | 76 | 61 | Costa Rica |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 59 | 41 | Costa Rica |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 54 | Costa Rica |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 80 | 65 | Costa Rica |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 66 | 52 | Costa Rica |
| Religion & Worldviews | 67 | 59 | Costa Rica |
| Demography | 60 | 46 | Costa Rica |