Moving to Dominica from Florida

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Florida to Dominica — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Florida to Dominica. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Florida to Dominica, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
637 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

Top countries of origin for Dominica's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Florida and Dominica stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

FL
32.6%
DM
27.9%

Dominica performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

FL
90.4%
DM
81.0%

Florida performs better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FL
4.4%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FL
$57,636
DM
$15,900

Florida performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

FL
77.5 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs

Dominica performs significantly better than Florida across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tallahassee Rain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallahassee Roseau
Jan–Mar 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Tallahassee Roseau
Jan 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Dominica passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Working remotely from Dominica's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Florida and Dominica.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Florida?

Dominica performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Florida?

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

Both Florida and Dominica share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

DM
Population 18,801,310 74,629
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1767
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911