Moving to Montserrat from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba 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 Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Cuba 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

CU
2.9
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CU
71.0%
MS
56.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2016

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
MS
$34,000

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Montserrat leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
MS
10.4

Cuba 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 Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cuba passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Montserrat.

Data: 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 Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU MS
Population 11,008,112 5,414
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +1664
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106