Moving to Costa Rica from Tuvalu
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Tuvalu to Costa Rica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Costa Rica leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tuvalu performs better than Costa Rica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Tuvalu 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
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu 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.
Tuvalu passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa Free
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Tuvalu
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Costa Rica has 21.3 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 Costa Rica safe for expats?
Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Costa Rica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Costa Rica is 17.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.
How is healthcare in Costa Rica compared to Tuvalu?
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Costa Rica, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Costa Rica scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).
What language do they speak in Costa Rica?
The official language in Costa Rica is Spanish. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.
