Statement:
In Saudi Arabia the corruption level is higher than in Costa Rica

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Saudi Arabia holds position #27 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Costa Rica is #22 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Saudi Arabia is worse than position of Costa Rica.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in descending order.

   Costa Rica	'Score' value is	58
   Saudi Arabia	'Score' value is	53