Freedom Score

United States to Costa Rica: tax & freedom compared

How does Costa Rica score against United States? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.

Net per month€5,172
Per year vs. United States+€8,814

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

76/100

Living environment

60/100

Mobility

95/100

Ownership

85/100

Compared by dimension

On an average United States income of €69,600 gross per year, you keep €62,062 net in Costa Rica: a difference of €8,814 per year compared with United States.

  • Tax: on this income Costa Rica lands at an effective rate of about 11%, against 23% in United States.
  • 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 United States to Costa Rica?
On an average United States income it differs by roughly €8,814 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