Moving to Costa Rica from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Costa Rica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Costa Rica, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1

people born in Saint Pierre and Miquelon live in Costa Rica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Costa Rica?

Top countries of origin for Costa Rica's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Costa Rica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PM
16.5
CR
17.4

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

PM
88.7%
CR
83.0%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Costa Rica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PM
8.7%
CR
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PM
$46,200
CR
$25,800

Saint Pierre and Miquelon generally does better on employment & economy, though Costa Rica leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PM
81.4 yrs
CR
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PM
8.2
CR
8.4

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Costa Rica across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Costa Rica?

Usually fine from major cities in Costa Rica. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Costa Rica safe for expats?

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Costa Rica is 17.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What language do they speak in Costa Rica?

The official language in Costa Rica is Spanish. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PM CR
Population 5,257 5,204,411
Currency Euro (€) Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +508 +506
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911