Moving to Guatemala from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat to Guatemala, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guatemala compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
GT
20.0

Montserrat performs better than Guatemala 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
GT
3.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
GT
51.0%

Montserrat performs better than Guatemala across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
GT
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
GT
$12,700

Montserrat generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
75.7 yrs
GT
72.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
GT
26.2

Montserrat performs better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guatemala passport

Guatemala passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Guatemala 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 Guatemala?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guatemala: 3.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guatemala offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guatemala safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Guatemala?

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

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At a Glance

MS GT
Population 5,414 17,703,190
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +502
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110