Statement:
It is harder for citizens of United Arab Emirates to travel than for citizens of Costa Rica

In the Global Passport Ranking rating United Arab Emirates holds position #50 ²⁰²³ out of 187 and Costa Rica is #35 out of 187 ²⁰²³.
Position of United Arab Emirates is worse than position of Costa Rica.

Referencies:

1. Global Passport Ranking ²⁰²³ by Henley & Partners

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Access' in ascending order.

   Costa Rica	'Access' value is	51
   United Arab Emirates	'Access' value is	79