Moving to Virgin Islands from Bermuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to Virgin Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bermuda to Virgin Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and Virgin Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
VI
49.6

Bermuda performs better than Virgin Islands 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
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Bermuda 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
VI
8.8

Bermuda performs better than Virgin Islands 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%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
VI
$46,200

Bermuda performs better than Virgin Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
VI
7.7

Bermuda performs better than Virgin Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Virgin Islands?

With 8.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Virgin Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bermuda and Virgin Islands.

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Bermuda performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

Both Bermuda and Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BM VI
Population 72,337 105,413
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +1340
Time zones 1 1