Moving to Georgia from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Costa Rica to Georgia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Costa Rica to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 39.0% cheaper than Costa Rica overall. A CRC33,997,640 salary in Costa Rica would need to be roughly GEL123,351 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Costa Rica and Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
CRC33,997,640 → GEL123,351
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 35.1% less
Groceries
pay 42.5% less
Transportation
pay 51.9% less
Housing
pay 42.2% less
Childcare
pay 64.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Georgia performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Costa Rica leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica performs better than Georgia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Georgia performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Costa Rica generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in poverty rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Costa Rica generally does better on family life, though Georgia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Directorate General of Taxation of Costa Rica, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | San Jose | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) | — |
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| Month | San Jose | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) | — |
| Feb | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) | — |
| Mar | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) | — |
| Apr | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) | — |
| May | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) | — |
| Jun | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) | — |
| Jul | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) | — |
| Aug | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) | — |
| Sep | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) | — |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) | — |
| Nov | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) | — |
| Dec | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) | — |
Instituto Meteorológico NacionalVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Costa Rica?
On average Georgia is about 37% less expensive than Costa Rica, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
Budget about GEL30,838 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a CRC33,997,640 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Georgia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Georgia safe for expats?
Georgia performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.4 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Costa Rica?
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Costa Rica leads in health coverage index. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 26.4 in Costa Rica. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Costa Rica?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 77°F in San Jose. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while San Jose gets 73.5 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
