Moving to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from Costa Rica

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Costa Rica to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Costa Rica to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CR
17.4
SH
0.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CR
21.3
SH
18.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CR
83.0%
SH
37.6%

Costa Rica performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CR
8.3%
SH
14.0%

Costa Rica performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CR
79.6 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CR
8.4
SH
19.2

Costa Rica generally does better on family life, though Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha's immigration authority.

Costa Rica passport

Costa Rica passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Costa Rica passport holders can enter Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha has 18.3 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.4 in Costa Rica.

What language do they speak in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

The official language in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is English. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CR SH
Population 5,204,411 7,925
Currency Costa Rican Colón (CRC) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +506 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911