Moving to Costa Rica from Montserrat

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Montserrat to Costa Rica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Montserrat to Costa Rica, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
4

people born in Montserrat live in Costa Rica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Costa Rica?

Top countries of origin for Costa Rica's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Montserrat to Costa Rica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
CR
17.4

Montserrat performs better than Costa Rica 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
CR
21.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
CR
83.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
CR
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
CR
$25,800

Montserrat performs better than Costa Rica 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
CR
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
CR
8.4

Costa Rica performs significantly better than Montserrat across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Costa Rica passport

Costa Rica passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Costa Rica has 21.3 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 Costa Rica safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Costa Rica is 17.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Costa Rica?

The official language in Costa Rica is Spanish. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS CR
Population 5,414 5,204,411
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +506
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911