Costa Rica or Panama?
People ask this constantly, and most answers are the same three paragraphs copied across a dozen blogs. Here are the real numbers for Costa Rica and Panama, and a short quiz that scores both against what actually matters to you.
The numbers
| Costa Rica | Panama | |
|---|---|---|
| Places scored | 22 | 18 |
| Median cost / mo | ~$1,400/mo | ~$1,300/mo |
| Safety | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Healthcare | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
Answer for yourself
Seven quick questions, about a minute. No account, no email.