Moving to Montserrat from American Samoa

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What to Expect

Considering a move from American Samoa to Montserrat? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from American Samoa to Montserrat. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montserrat compared to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
MS
0.0

American Samoa performs better than Montserrat across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
MS
56.2%

Montserrat performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2016

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
MS
$34,000

Montserrat performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
MS
10.4

American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montserrat?

From major Montserrat cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Montserrat are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Montserrat across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS MS
Population 45,443 5,414
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +1664
Time zones 1 1