Moving to Iceland from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Montserrat and Iceland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
IS
1.1

Montserrat performs better than Iceland 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
IS
38.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
IS
100.0%

Montserrat generally does better on infrastructure, though Iceland 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%
IS
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
IS
$66,500

Iceland 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
IS
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
IS
1.6

Iceland 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 Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.

Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Iceland 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 Iceland?

With 38.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iceland 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 Iceland.

Is Iceland safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Iceland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iceland is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Iceland?

The official language in Iceland is Icelandic. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS IS
Population 5,414 357,603
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Icelandic Króna (ISK)
Languages English Icelandic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +354
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112