Moving to British Virgin Islands from Montserrat

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Montserrat to British Virgin Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Montserrat to British Virgin Islands.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Montserrat to British Virgin Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
243 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Montserrat live in British Virgin Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to British Virgin Islands?

Top countries of origin for British Virgin Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Montserrat and British Virgin Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
VG
8.2

Montserrat performs better than British Virgin Islands 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

MS
72.6
VG
21.8

Montserrat performs better than British Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
VG
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2017

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
VG
$34,200

British Virgin Islands performs significantly 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

MS
75.7 yrs
VG
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
VG
14.2

Montserrat generally does better on family life, though British Virgin Islands leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from British Virgin Islands?

With 21.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, British Virgin Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Montserrat and British Virgin Islands.

Is British Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?

Both Montserrat and British Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

MS VG
Population 5,414 38,632
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1664 +1284
Time zones 1 1