Moving to Montserrat from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cook Islands to Montserrat? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montserrat compared to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CK
18.2
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
MS
56.2%

Cook Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Montserrat leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

CK
13.1%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
MS
$34,000

Montserrat performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CK
77.1 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
MS
10.4

Montserrat generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montserrat?

Connectivity is usually fine (Montserrat: 72.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Montserrat offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.

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At a Glance

CK MS
Population 8,128 5,414
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Cook Islands Māori, English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +682 +1664
Time zones 1 1