Moving to Montserrat from Guam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guam to Montserrat. 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 Guam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.2
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Guam 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

GU
1.8
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
MS
56.2%

Guam 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

GU
5.4%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2016

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
MS
$34,000

Guam performs better than Montserrat across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GU
77.5 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
MS
10.4

Guam generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

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 Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GU MS
Population 169,086 5,414
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1671 +1664
Time zones 1 1