Moving to Puerto Rico from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Marshall Islands to Puerto Rico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Marshall Islands to Puerto Rico.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Marshall Islands to Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
PR
12.5

Marshall Islands performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
PR
4.8t

Marshall Islands performs better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.3
PR
21.0

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
PR
$43,000

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
PR
6.0

Marshall Islands generally does better on family life, though Puerto Rico leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Puerto Rico without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 21.0 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 Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH PR
Population 79,906 3,098,423
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Marshallese English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +1
Time zones 1 1