Moving to Montserrat from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland 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

How Greenland and Montserrat stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Greenland 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

GL
31.7
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
MS
56.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
MS
$34,000

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Montserrat leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GL
74.0 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
MS
10.4

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montserrat?

With 72.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Montserrat can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Greenland and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL MS
Population 57,792 5,414
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Greenlandic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +299 +1664
Time zones 4 1