Moving to Benin from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat to Benin, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Benin compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
BJ
1.1

Montserrat performs better than Benin across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MS
72.6
BJ
0.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
BJ
34.0%

Montserrat performs better than Benin across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
BJ
1.6%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2024

average years of life at birth

MS
75.7 yrs
BJ
61.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
BJ
45.2

Montserrat performs better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), The World Factbook (2017–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2018–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Benin passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Montserrat.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Benin?

Connectivity is usually fine (Benin: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Benin offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Benin safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Benin across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Benin is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Benin?

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

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At a Glance

MS BJ
Population 5,440 14,814,460
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +229
Time zones 1 1