Moving to Bermuda from Cayman Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cayman Islands to Bermuda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cayman Islands to Bermuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KY
4.5
BM
6.2

Cayman Islands performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KY
5.0t
BM
4.1t

Bermuda performs significantly better than Cayman Islands 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

KY
58.7
BM
35.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KY
81.1%
BM
100.0%

Cayman Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Bermuda leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

KY
4.0%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

KY
$79,600
BM
$99,800

Cayman Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Bermuda leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KY
82.0 yrs
BM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KY
7.7
BM
2.2

Cayman Islands generally does better on family life, though Bermuda leads in infant mortality.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Tourism and Development, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bermuda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bermuda has 35.9 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 Bermuda safe for expats?

Cayman Islands performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cayman Islands.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

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

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At a Glance

KY BM
Population 64,309 72,337
Currency Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1345 +1441
Time zones 1 1