Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Costa Rica to Saint Kitts and Nevis? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Costa Rica to Saint Kitts and Nevis, 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
The numbers behind daily life in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Costa Rica performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Costa Rica 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica and Saint Kitts and Nevis. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Kitts and Nevis, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Kitts and Nevis's immigration authority.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 47.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?
Costa Rica performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.4 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Costa Rica?
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 26.4 in Costa Rica. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
