Moving to Dominica from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Costa Rica to Dominica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Costa Rica to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Costa Rica to Dominica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Costa Rica generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Costa Rica performs better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Costa Rica performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Costa Rica generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2000–2009). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | San Jose | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | San Jose | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) |
| Feb | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| May | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) |
| Jul | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) |
| Aug | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
| Sep | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) |
Instituto Meteorológico NacionalVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa Free
Dominica passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Dominica?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 20.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Dominica safe for expats?
Costa Rica generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 27.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.8 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Costa Rica?
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 26.9 in Costa Rica. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Costa Rica?
The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 77°F in San Jose. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while San Jose gets 73.5 in.
What language do they speak in Dominica?
The official language in Dominica is English. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
