The Global Expat Hub
Costa RicaCosta Rica scores 71/100 for liveability, rank 13 of 50. It's a weighted average of seven dimensions, identical for every country; the breakdown is in the sidebar and the method is here.
What drives it
Strongest: Lifestyle & climate (88). Weakest: Career (48). A wide gap means the country will suit some movers very well and frustrate others.
Expat saturation
Foreign-born share of population: 10% — moderate. Established expat pockets, most locals still local.
How to use it
Treat the score as a shortlist tool and the dimensions as the decision tool. Sort the home board by the dimension that matters most to you.
Official & reference sources
Starter content generated from the country data model. Replace with sourced, dated copy before launch. Last reviewed: not yet.