Moving to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from Faroe Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Faroe Islands to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Faroe Islands to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, 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

How Faroe Islands and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FO
35.2
SH
18.3

Faroe Islands performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

FO
2.2%
SH
14.0%

Faroe Islands performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FO
81.3 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FO
6.0
SH
19.2

Faroe Islands performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

With 18.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Faroe Islands and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

The official language in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is English. In Faroe Islands, the official languages are Danish and Faroese.

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At a Glance

FO SH
Population 52,269 7,925
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages Danish, Faroese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +298 +2
Time zones 1 1