Moving to Puerto Rico from Anguilla
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Anguilla to Puerto Rico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Anguilla to Puerto Rico. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Anguilla to Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Anguilla performs better than Puerto Rico across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Anguilla across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Anguilla performs better than Puerto Rico across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 28.3 in Anguilla.
What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?
The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Anguilla, the official language is English.
