Moving to Dominica from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Dominica? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Micronesia, Federated States of.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
DM
11.0

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FM
$482
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
DM
11.2

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
DM
1.3t

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Dominica 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

FM
5.7
DM
19.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FM
40.0%
DM
81.0%

Dominica performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2010

percentage of the labour force without work

FM
16.2%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
DM
$15,900

Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
DM
11.3

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Micronesia, Federated States of 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.

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Dominica?

Both Micronesia, Federated States of and Dominica share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

FM DM
Population 101,009 74,629
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +691 +1767
Time zones 2 1