Moving to Montserrat from French Polynesia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from French Polynesia to Montserrat — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from French Polynesia 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from French Polynesia to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

PF
0.3
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than French Polynesia 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

PF
25.6
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PF
72.7%
MS
56.2%

French Polynesia 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

PF
11.7%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

PF
$18,600
MS
$34,000

Montserrat performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PF
78.4 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PF
4.4
MS
10.4

French Polynesia performs better than Montserrat across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montserrat?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Montserrat has 72.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PF MS
Population 299,356 5,414
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +689 +1664
Time zones 3 1