Is Costa Rica or Panama cheaper to live in?

Costa Rica is more affordable with average rent of $600/month vs $700/month.

Is Costa Rica or Panama safer?

Costa Rica has a higher safety index (62/100).

Costa Rica: 0% on foreign income (territorial). Panama: 0% on foreign income (territorial).

Which country is better for your relocation? Here is the data.

💰 More Affordable

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

$100/mo cheaper rent

🛡️ Safer

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Safety index: 62/100

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Cost of Living Index (lower = cheaper)

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Monthly Rent (1BR, center)

🇨🇷

$600

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$700

Safety Index (higher = safer)

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62/100

🇵🇦

55/100

Category	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	🇵🇦 Panama
💰 Tax Benefits	0% on foreign income (territorial)	0% on foreign income (territorial)
📋 Main Visa	Pensionado / Rentista	Friendly Nations
⏱️ Visa Timeline	3-6 mo	2-4 mo
🏥 Healthcare	Very Good (CAJA)	Good
📶 Internet	50+ Mbps	50+ Mbps
☀️ Climate	Tropical/spring	Tropical
🗣️ Language	Spanish	Spanish

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