Moving to Puerto Rico from Bermuda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bermuda to Puerto Rico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bermuda 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 Bermuda to Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
PR
14.2

Bermuda performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
PR
4.8t

Bermuda performs better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
35.9
PR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
PR
19.5%

Bermuda performs better than Puerto Rico across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
PR
$43,000

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
PR
6.0

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Puerto Rico leads in education spending.

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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?

Bermuda performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM PR
Population 72,337 3,098,423
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +1
Time zones 1 1