Moving to Costa Rica from Turks and Caicos Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turks and Caicos Islands to Costa Rica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Costa Rica, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turks and Caicos Islands to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Turks and Caicos Islands 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
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands 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 Turks and Caicos Islands leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turks and Caicos Islands 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands
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?
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?
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Costa Rica is 17.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.
What language do they speak in Costa Rica?
The official language in Costa Rica is Spanish. In Turks and Caicos Islands, the official language is English.
