Moving to Puerto Rico from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat to Puerto Rico. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Montserrat to Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
PR
14.2

Montserrat performs better than Puerto Rico 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
PR
21.0

Montserrat performs better than Puerto Rico 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%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
PR
$43,000

Montserrat generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
75.7 yrs
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
PR
6.0

Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 21.0 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 Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS PR
Population 5,414 3,098,423
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +1
Time zones 1 1