Freedom Score
Italy to Costa Rica: tax & freedom compared
How does Costa Rica score against Italy? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.
Net per month€2,229
Per year vs. Italy+€4,726
Foreign income 0% (territorial) · Residence from USD 1,000/month · Latin America's most stable democracy
Tax
81/100
Residency
87/100
Cost of living
75/100
Living environment
60/100
Mobility
97/100
Ownership
85/100
Compared by dimension
On an average Italy income of €30,000 gross per year, you keep €26,751 net in Costa Rica: a difference of €4,726 per year compared with Italy.
- Tax: on this income Costa Rica lands at an effective rate of about 11%, against 27% in Italy.
- Passport and mobility: from Costa Rica you travel visa-free to 148 countries.
- Residency: on our accessibility scale Costa Rica scores 87 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
- Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Costa Rica a living-environment score of 60 out of 100.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do I save by moving from Italy to Costa Rica?
- On an average Italy income it differs by roughly €4,726 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
- Is this tax advice?
- No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
- What sources is this based on?
- The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.
Sources
OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat