Moving to Montserrat from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Costa Rica to Montserrat? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Costa Rica to Montserrat, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Montserrat compared to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Montserrat performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Costa Rica generally does better on infrastructure, though Montserrat leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Montserrat performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Costa Rica performs better than Montserrat across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica and Montserrat. To live, work, or study long-term in Montserrat, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Montserrat's immigration authority.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Montserrat
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
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 Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.4 in Costa Rica.
What language do they speak in Montserrat?
The official language in Montserrat is English. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
