Moving to Costa Rica from Liechtenstein
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Liechtenstein to Costa Rica — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Liechtenstein to Costa Rica, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Costa Rica?
Top countries of origin for Costa Rica's foreign-born residents.
- 350,854
- 28,214
- 25,530
- 16,682
- 15,209
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Liechtenstein
Key Indicator Comparison
How Liechtenstein and Costa Rica stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Liechtenstein performs better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Liechtenstein performs 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
Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though Costa Rica leads in top income tax 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
Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though Costa Rica leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein and Costa Rica. To live, work, or study long-term in Costa Rica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Costa Rica's immigration authority.
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa Free
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Liechtenstein
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 Costa Rica?
With 21.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Costa Rica can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Liechtenstein and Costa Rica.
Is Costa Rica safe for expats?
Liechtenstein performs better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Costa Rica is 17.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.
How is healthcare in Costa Rica compared to Liechtenstein?
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Costa Rica?
The official language in Costa Rica is Spanish. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.
