Moving to Brazil from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. 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 Brazil compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
BR
20.6

Montserrat performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MS
72.6
BR
21.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
BR
81.0%

Montserrat generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
BR
$18,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
75.7 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
BR
13.3

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Montserrat 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 Brazil?

Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brazil offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS BR
Population5,414217,240,060
CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar (EC$)Brazilian Real (R$)
LanguagesEnglishPortuguese
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+1664+55
Time zones14
Emergency number190