Moving to French Polynesia from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat to French Polynesia, 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 French Polynesia compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
PF
0.3

Montserrat performs better than French Polynesia 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
PF
25.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
PF
72.7%

Montserrat generally does better on infrastructure, though French Polynesia 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%
PF
11.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
PF
$18,600

Montserrat performs better than French Polynesia 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
PF
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
PF
4.4

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Montserrat across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from French Polynesia?

Connectivity is usually fine (French Polynesia: 25.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does French Polynesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is French Polynesia safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than French Polynesia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in French Polynesia?

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

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At a Glance

MS PF
Population 5,414 299,356
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +689
Time zones 1 3