Moving to Marshall Islands from Colombia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colombia to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Colombia and Marshall Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CO
16.2
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CO
$1,758
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CO
24.5
MH
4.6

Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CO
1.8t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Colombia 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

CO
17.0
MH
2.3

Colombia performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
9.6%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$18,800
MH
$6,800

Colombia performs better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CO
74.9 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CO
11.7
MH
21.7

Colombia generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia and Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.

Colombia passport

Colombia passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Colombia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Colombia

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Colombia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Marshall Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Colombia and Marshall Islands.

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Colombia?

Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 24.5 in Colombia. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Colombia, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CO MH
Population 49,059,221 79,906
Currency Colombian Peso (COP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +57 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123